Arthur Rackham Books

One of the most renowned and best-loved illustrators of his day, English artist Arthur Rackham (1867–1939) brought countless stories and fairy tales to life though his vivid imagination and eye for telling details. Combining a sensitive use of line and subdued watercolors, he skillfully depicted forests of startling trees with claw-like roots, wholesome fairy maidens, monsters, and demons, and backgrounds filled with obscure figures. His inspired illustrations for the fairy tales of the Brothers Grimm (1900) brought him his first great success, with a long and distinguished career to follow.This collection of 55 full-color plates, reproduced from rare early editions, contains a rich selection of Rackham's best fairy tale a giant terrorizing the inhabitants of an isolated village in English Fairy Tales , a wicked witch greeting two lost children on her doorstep in Hansel and Gretel , a young maiden beset by snarling wolves in Irish Fairy Tales , and many more, including illustrations from Snowdrop and Other Tales , Little Brother and Little Sister , and The Allies' Fairy Book .

By the time he created these images, Rackham was England's leading illustrator, famous throughout the world for his interpretations of fairy tales and myths. These illustrations from the original 1911 and 1912 editions, widely regarded as the greatest representations of Wagner's drama, constitute Rackham's masterworks. 64 full-page color images and 9 vignettes.Dover Original.

Images from a broad span of Rackham's career include Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and some rarely seen magazine work.

Arthur Rackham was one of the most famous British illustrators of the Victorian era and is still loved by many today. Now, we have a deck created from his images and celebrating the fairies and fairytales of British folklore. Follow the wee folk into the forest and shadows in search of light and insight. 78 full colour cards and instruction booklet

This timeless verse is brought back for a whole new generation, now at a sweet new size and classic price. Enjoy old memories and make new ones as you share this favorite Christmas tradition with the whole family.

This wonderful survey of the famed artist's early work features 44 color plates in addition to several black-and-white vignettes and spot illustrations. Most of the images depict fantastic dwarfs, giants, elves, and fairies as well as naturalistic illustrations far removed from the fairy world. An elegant offering for all Rackham fans, this volume includes many long-unavailable pieces.

A collection of twenty-three of the most beloved and important fairy tales - the tales all children delight in and which no boy or girl should grow up without knowing. They range from Hop O' My Thumb, Henny-Penny, The Three Bears, Red Riding Hood and others for the youngest children to Sleeping Beauty and Cindrella, Ali Baba and Aladdink, The Ugly Duckling and The Emperor's New Clothes for the older ones. - from the jacket overleaf.

Featuring the beautiful illustrations of one of the most lauded children's illustrators of all timeThis enchanting collection of fairy tales from around the world includes some well-known, and some lesser known, magical tales. From England comes the tale of Jack the Giant-Killer, from France Sleeping Beauty—but there’s also the Cesarino and the Dragon from Italy, The Adventures of Little Peachling from Japan, and The Golden Apple-Tree and the Nine Peahens from Serbiaby the unmistakable illustrations of Arthur Rackham, this collection will delight a whole new generation of readers.

Presents a collection of both familiar and lesser known English fairy tales, including "Tattercoats", "Jack and the Beanstalk", and "Mollie Whuppie and the Double-Faced Giant".

The stories of magic and myth gathered by the Brothers Grimm have become part of the way children—and adults—learn about the vagaries of the real world. Cinderella, Rapunzel, Snow-White, Hänsel and Gretel, Little Red-Cap (Little Red Riding Hood), and Briar-Rose (Sleeping Beauty) are only a few of the more than two hundred enchanting characters included in this volume. The tales are presented just as Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm originally set them down: bold, primal, just frightening enough, and endlessly engaging. With black-and-white illustrations throughout Illustrated by Josef Schari / Commentary by Joseph Campbell Part of the Pantheon Fairy Tale and Folklore Library

Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Hesperides Press are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

Traditional rhymes and stories have been collected under the wing of Mother Goose for centuries and this collection of favourite nursery rhymes has been put together by the famous illustrator Arthur Rackham. It is a wonderful collection of old favourites from Jack and Jill, Baa, Baa, Black Sheep and Who Killed Cock Robin? to comic alphabets and the fearful fate of Anthony Rowley. It is illustrated with Rackham's beautiful pen and ink drawings, and is one of his finest books.

Annotation Pliny the Elder, tireless researcher and writer, is author of the encyclopedic Natural History, in 37 books, an unrivaled compendium of Roman knowledge. The contents of the books are as follows. Book 1: table of contents of the others and of authorities; 2: mathematical and metrological survey of the universe; 3-6: geography and ethnography of the known world; 7: anthropology and the physiology of man; 8-11: zoology; 12-19: botany, agriculture, and horticulture; 20-27: plant products as used in medicine; 28-32: medical zoology; 33-37: minerals (and medicine), the fine arts, and gemstones. The Loeb Classical Library edition of Natural History is in ten volumes.

Fourteen tales collected from German folklore and immortalized by the brothers Grimm.

From the Preface by Alfred W. Pollard: "There is much repetition in the Morte d'Arthur as Malory left it. How often Sir Breuse sans Pitie played his ugly tricks, or Tristram rescued Palomides, or minor knights met at adventure and emulated their betters, it is not easy to count. I have tried to clear away some of the underwoods that the great trees may be better seen, and though I know that I have cleared away some small timber that is fine stuff in itself, if the great trees stand out the better, the experiment may be forgiven. In attempting it I have introduced, I think, not more than a hundred words of my own, but in certain places I have taken over the readings devised half a century ago for the well-known Globe edition by Sir Edward Strachey, which has justified itself by passing through some twenty editions, and has probably brought Malory more readers than all other texts put together."

A collection of ten traditional tales of Irish heroes, kings, soldiers, magicians, poets, and madmen.

Traditional rhymes and stories have been collected under the wing of Mother Goose for centuries. This collection contains the old favourites from "Jack and Jill" to comic alphabets and the fearful fate of Anthony Rowley.

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Aesop's Fables is the collection of fourteen well-known fables of Aesop. The author makes his readers think about morality and other virtues while entertaining them. In this collection you can find the stories of the Tortoise and the Hare, the Ants and the Grasshopper, the Bundle of Sticks and many others.

Retells the following Greek myths: "The Gorgon's Head," "The Golden Touch," "The Paradise of Children," "The Three Golden Apples," "The Miraculous Pitcher," and "The Chimaera." Includes essays on Nathaniel Hawthorne and Walter Crane.

The adventures of the three Darling children in Neverland with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up.

The book showcases the complete works of Arthur Rackham, a prominent figure in the British Golden Age of Illustration, known for his enchanting and sometimes dark illustrations. Spanning over 150 contributions to various publications, it presents a diverse collection of his original artworks, appealing to both collectors and art enthusiasts. By sourcing images from rare and original books, it offers a comprehensive view of Rackham's unique style, allowing modern readers to fully appreciate his artistic legacy for the first time.

The classic comedic play of the light and lovely fable of lovers and of fairy revels in the woods of Athens.

An illustrated collection of thirty tales including the popular "The Ugly Duckling," "The Snow Queen," "Thumbelina" and lesser-known titles such as "The Happy Family," "Mother Elder Tree," and "The Flying Trunk."

Testo originale a fronte. La storia di Rip van Winkle è ambientata immediatamente prima (intorno al 1770) e dopo la rivoluzione americana (intorno al 1790). Rip van Winkle, un abitante di origine olandese, vive in un bel villaggio ai piedi delle Catskill Mountains di New York. Essendo affabile, è amato da tutti tranne che dalla moglie. Infatti, oltre ad essere affabile, è anche pigro e così trascura la sua casa e la sua fattoria. Un giorno d'autunno, scappa dai continui rimproveri della moglie, fuggendo sulle montagne. Dopo aver incontrato degli uomini vestiti in maniera strana - che si dice siano i fantasmi dell'equipaggio di Henry Hudson, che giocano a nine-pins, e dopo aver bevuto dei loro superalcolici - si siede a terra sotto un albero ombroso, addormentandosi profondamente. Dopo vent'anni, Rip si sveglia e ritorna nel suo villaggio, inconsapevole di quanto abbia dormito. Giunto a casa, scopre che la moglie è morta e che i suoi amici più vicini sono morti in guerra o partiti via dal paese...

Dickens Weihnachtsgeschichte ist Kult! Die Geschichte berührt seit Generationen Kinder und Erwachsene. Ein großartiges Lesevergnügen. Der kaltherzige, gierige und geizige Unternehmer Ebenezer Scrooge hasst Weihnachten. Die Weihnachtsstimmung, die sich in der Stadt ausbreitet, rührt ihn nicht. Da erscheint der Geist seines verstorbenen Partners Marley und kündigt ihm die Geister der Weihnacht an. Auf ihrer phantastischen Reise durch die Zeit begegnet Scrooge seiner eigenen Vergangenheit und entdeckt, was für ein großes Herz in ihm steckt. Charles Dickens (1812-1870) gehört zu den bekanntesten britischen Autoren. Seine Romane »Oliver Twist«, »David Copperfield« und »Große Erwartungen« sind Klassiker der Literaturgeschichte. 1843 verfasste er seine Weihnachtsgeschichte »A Christmas Carol«, die bis heute weltweit zu den beliebtesten Weihnachtsmärchen zählt. In der aionas Kinderbibliothek erscheint Dickens Weihnachtsgeschichte in neuer Überarbeitung gemeinsam mit den Illustrationen von Arthur Rackham. Die Kapitel sind in dieser Edition kleinere Abschnitte unterteilt worden, so dass sich die Ausgabe auch gut zum Vorlesen eignet.

Verhalen en versjes uit de 19e eeuw, vooral gekozen vanwege de bijbehorende prenten van bekende illustratoren uit die tijd.

Verzameling van 19 sprookjes uit Europa en 4 verhalen uit 1001 Nacht, door de illustrator bijeengezocht. Bevat onder meer het verhaal "Beauty and the Beast".