Magnificently reprinted from more than 25 rare early editions, these 86 illustrations include many plates that have not been reproduced in decades. They span Rackham's career -- his landmark 1905 edition of "Rip Van Winkle" to masterworks such as "Undine" and "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and his final publication, "Wind in the Willows, " in 1939.
This edition of Rackham's images, widely regarded as the greatest representations of Wagner's drama, comprises 64 full-page color illustrations and 9 vignettes from "Siegfried, The Twilight of the Gods, The Rhinegold, "and "The Valkyrie."
This book contains not only over 40 fairy tales, such as "Jack and the Beanstalk", "The Babes in the Woods", but stories from different traditions also make an appearance, including "The Three Bears" and "Little Red Riding Hood".
The play takes place at the summer solstice, Midsummer Eve, in Athens, where everyone is pining away for the wrong person--except Theseus, the Duke, and his fiancée, Hippolyta, whose wedding day is fast approaching. Hermia, the Duke's daughter, is intent on marrying Lysander, although her father disapproves and threatens to force her into a ...
Superb collection of 55 lovely plates, reproduced from rare, early editions, includes a rich selection of fairy tale images by one of England's leading illustrators of the early 20th century. Includes scenes from "Irish Fairy Tales, English Fairy Tales, Hansel and Gretel, Snowdrop and Other Tales, Little Brother & Little Sister, " and more.
Shakespeare's romantic comedy takes on a new and vivid life with these brilliant images by one of the 20th century's leading illustrators. This faithful reprint rivals the limited and first editions of 1908. Includes the complete text of the play, along with 40 full-color and numerous black-and-white illustrations.
Sixty classic fairy tales, including such childhood favorites as Hansel and Gretel, the Frog Prince, Rapunzel, Red Riding Hood, and more, are all here in this delightful collection that features the extraordinary artwork of Arthur Rackham in 16 full-color plates as well as black and white line art. A wonderful book for every child's library.
Published for the first time in their entirety, these letters lend new insight into one of the most popular children's books of all time. Written to Grahame's four-year-old son, the letters introduce the beloved characters that appeared later in The Wind in the Willows. 118 illustrations.
Purchase of this book includes free trial access to www.million-books.com where you can read more than a million books for free. This is an OCR edition with typos. Excerpt from book: ARTHUR AND KING PELLINORE 19 all the knights of your realm. What are ye, said Arthur, that tell me these tidings ? I am Merlin, and I was he in the child's likeness. ...
This classic of Catskill lore, enhanced with lovely watercolors, established the reputation of Arthur Rackham, and today the images are recognized as among the artist's best works. Sure to enchant art lovers and Rackham devotees, this edition of all 51 full-page illustrations, plus Irving's complete story, will delight fantasy enthusiasts of all ...
While little is actually known about the life of the Greek slave named Aesop, his delightful fables are known the world over. Aesop's charming tales are filled with humor, insight, and wit. They champion the value of hard work and perseverance, compassion for others, and honesty. For thousands of years readers have savored these delectable morsels ...
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
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