Gustave Doré Books

This authoritative retrospective of Doré’s prints and paintings showcases over 10,000 works in a spectacularly ornate package that reflects the artist’s dramatic style. If you were a literature consumer in the nineteenth century, your library likely featured his illustrations. From the Bible to Shakespeare, Balzac to Poe, Doré’s intricate and exuberant drawings brought great works to life, making them as cherished as the stories they illustrated. This magnificent volume also reveals his talents as a sculptor, painter, and cartoonist. It spans Doré’s entire career, with chapters dedicated to specific works such as The Divine Comedy, Don Quixote, Tennyson’s Idylls of the King, and medieval fairy tales, each accompanied by exquisite full-page reproductions that highlight his genius in line, shading, and texture. The authors provide insights into the techniques Doré used to create his masterpieces. Fans will appreciate the book's stunning production, featuring quarter binding, gold foil stamping, embossing, a belly band, and silkscreen printing on three edges. Filled with incisive analysis and expert historical perspectives, this volume is a consummate collector’s item—expansive and sensational, just like the artist himself.

Gustave Doré's Romantic style of illustration, supremely imaginative and richly detailed, was ideally suited to literary subjects. His wood-engraved illustrations for John Milton's monumental epic poem Paradise Lost, recounting mankind's fall from the grace of God through the work of Satan, were among his finest and most dramatic works. This volume presents superb reproductions of all 50 plates drawn by Doré and engraved in his studios for the original edition of Paradise Lost.Artists and art lovers will find in these pages supreme examples of the illustrator's art. Among the events the expulsion of Satan from heaven, Adam and Eve in Paradise, the nine-day fall of Lucifer's legions to Hell, the Creation, the temptation of Eve, the Flood, Moses holding up the Ten Commandments, and the fearsome creatures Milton referred to as "Gorgons, and Hydras, and Chimeras dire."The dreamlike, otherworldly quality Doré often brought to his work seems especially appropriate for Paradise Lost with its lofty spirit and epic events. Indeed, Doré's grand conception seems to realize perfectly Milton's own poetic version. Appropriate quotes from the text of Paradise Lost are printed alongside each illustration. A plot summary of the entire poem is also included.

Nowhere but in the Bible were dramatic textual material and the artistry of Gustave Doré more perfectly matched. The Book of Books seemed to unleash a new power of creation in Doré not apparent in his previous work. In the Creation scenes, the horrifying visions of the Flood, the battle sequences with their monumental crowds, the plates depicting the life of Jesus — many of which have now become the standard iconography — and finally the vision of the New Jerusalem, Doré reached the fullest expressions of his extraordinary talent.This book collects all 241 plates — long out of print — that Doré executed for the Bible. In these plates, reproduced from outstanding early editions, the artist not only captures the dramatic intensity of the Scriptures, but sustains it longer than any other single artist was able to do. In addition, Doré reimagined all the scenes, so that what he produced was not a mere reworking of what centuries of other artists had already done, but a new and fresh visual interpretation of the Bible.Each plate is accompanied by the verses from the Authorized (King James) Version of the Bible that the scene depicts, and an Introduction by Millicent Rose covers Doré's life and art in general. This is a sumptuous book that everyone, from those interested in Scripture to lovers of great art, will be proud to possess.

'London: A Pilgrimage' was conceived in 1868 by the journalist and playwright Blanchard Jerrold. Accompanied by the famous artist Gustave Dore, Jerrold prowled every corner of the heaving metropolis, sometimes with plain-clothes police for protection. 'London: A Pilgrimage' is a forgotten classic of social journalism, a frank and brutal look at the poverty striken, gin-swilling London of the nineteenth century, written in a perceptive, bold and gripping style.180 incredible etchings by Dore escort Jerrold on his odyssey through the pulsating city, into the Lambeth gas works, seedy opium dens and grubby bathing houses; peering curiously into the desperate lives of the flower sellers, lavender girls and organ grinders. 'London: A Pilgrimage' is an enlightening work that brings to life the chaotic and gloomy past of a great city on the cusp of modern times.Peter Ackroyd's excellent introduction sheds further light on the period and the context in which Jerrold and Dore felt compelled to reveal to the world the squalor into which London was slowly sinking.

Reproductions of Dore's scenes from the Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso are accompanied by lines from Longfellow's translation

Generous sampling of Doré’s magnificent illustrations for Rabelais’ Gargantua and Pantagruel, including all 60 original full-page illustrations and 192 smaller works—all meticulously reproduced from rare original editions. Captions.

The Hunter Bible is sure to become a treasured family heirloom. This beautifully illustrated King James 1611 Version Bible is limited to 500 copies worldwide.

'London: A Pilgrimage' was conceived in 1868 by the journalist and playwright Blanchard Jerrold. Accompanied by the famous artist Gustave Dore, Jerrold explored every corner of the bustling metropolis, sometimes with plain-clothes police for protection. 'London: A Pilgrimage' is a classic of social journalism, offering a frank and brutal look at the poverty-stricken, gin-swilling London of the nineteenth century, written in a perceptive, bold, and gripping style. 180 incredible etchings by Dore accompany Jerrold on his journey through the vibrant city, into the Lambeth gas works, seedy opium dens, and grubby bathing houses; peering curiously into the desperate lives of flower sellers, lavender girls, and organ grinders. 'London: A Pilgrimage' is an enlightening work that brings to life the chaotic and gloomy past of a great city on the cusp of modern times.

Displays color photographs of the marketplaces, parks, museums, historic buildings, and modern structures of London

Lay down all hope, you that go in by me . . . Through the gates of Hell, past whirling hurricanes, leering devils and rivers of blood, lies the ultimate evil: Satan himself. Masterfully translated by Dorothy L. Sayers, this first instalment of The Divine Comedy tells the captivating tale of Dante and Virgil's arduous journey through the nine circles of the underworld, and remains one of the most influential works in literary history.

Don Quixote is a masterpiece of world fiction, a brilliant satire on traditional romances and an uproarious comedy and a prose-epic in a new genre for its time. Widely regarded as the world's first modern novel, and one of the funniest and most tragic books ever written, Don Quixote chronicles the famous picaresque adventures of the noble knight-errant Don Quixote de La Mancha and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza. Don Quixote's mount is an old, bedraggled horse named Rocinante on which he travels through sixteenth-century Spain in search of adventure, dedicating his actions of valour to a simple country girl whom he calls Dulcinea, seeing her as his lady. He takes on spirits, evil enchanters and most famously, of course, giants in the form of windmills.

This book is a reproduction of a historical work, specifically designed in large print to enhance readability for individuals with impaired vision. The publishing house Megali focuses on making classic texts accessible, ensuring that important literary and historical works can be enjoyed by a wider audience.

700 copyright-free prints by great 19th-century illustrator includes ready-to-reproduce cuts and engravings from Don Quixote, scenes from Baron de Munchausen and Fables of La Fontaine, witty caricatures from Rabelais and Balzac's Droll Stories.

Don Quixote is a masterpiece of world fiction, a brilliant satire on traditional romances and an uproarious comedy and a prose-epic in a new genre for its time. Widely regarded as the world's first modern novel, and one of the funniest and most tragic books ever written, Don Quixote chronicles the famous adventures of the noble knight-errant Don Quixote de La Mancha and his faithful squire, Sancho Panzal. Don Quixote travels through sixteenth-century Spain in search of adventure, dedicating his actions of valour to a country girl whom he calls Dulcinea, seeing her as his lady. He takes on spirits, evil enchanters and most famously, of course, giants in the form of windmills.

Complete editie met alle 240 fabels in de vertaling van J.J.L. ten Kate met 320 gravures van Gustave Doré. Fotomechanische herdruk van de oorspronkelijke uitgave: Amsterdam : Binger, 1868-1871.

Anthologie de l'œuvre du dessinateur, peintre, sculpteur Gustave Doré (1832-1883) pour le centenaire de son décès

Das Bändchen enthält sowohl die drei (hier in Prosa wiedergegebenen) Versmärchen Perraults als auch die zwei Jahre später (1697) erschienenen acht Prosamärchen, die unter dem Titel »Contes de ma mere l'Oye« (»Erzählungen meiner Mutter Gans«) berühmt geworden sind. Sie sind für den deutschen Leser besonders reizvoll, weil sie die großen, ihm bekannten Märchenstoffe in zum Teil deutlich unterschiedenen Versionen überliefern.

230 gravures van de hand van Gustave Doré uit de periode rond 1865. In deze uitgave wordt elke gravure vergezeld door de bijbehorende scene uit de Bijbel. Met een inleiding over de verschillende Bijbelvertalingen en de tekeningen van Doré. Uitgegeven door Uitgeverij Septuagint. De Bijbelfragmenten zijn ontleend aan de Bijbelvertaling 1951 van het NBG. De inleidende tekst is vertaald door het NBG, naar de oorspronkelijke Duitse tekst van Walter Dirks. (c) 1974 Hasso Ebeling Verlag, Luxemburg (c) 1976 Nederklandstalige editie Uitgeverij Septuaginta en het Nederlands Bijbelgenootschap (NBG)

Jean de la Fontaine's fables explore timeless themes such as greed, envy, love, and mortality through a collection of 60 tales featuring memorable animal characters. Drawing inspiration from both well-known and obscure classical sources, these stories, including "The Crow and the Fox" and "The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse," remain relevant today. The collection is enhanced by over 100 charming illustrations that bring La Fontaine's delightful narratives and their vibrant personalities to life.

Illustrierte Ausgabe in der Übersetzung von Walter Widmer stammt ursprünglich aus den "Tolldrastischen Geschichten" Ill.: Gustave Doré (1956, Winkler-Verlag, München)

Ob zu Lande, zu Wasser oder in der Luft – als berühmt-berüchtigter Lügenbaron erlebt man die tollsten Sachen! Beim riskanten Ritt auf einer Kanonenkugel steigen einem bezüglich des Flugziels schon mal »nicht unerhebliche Bedenklichkeiten zu Kopfe«, und mitunter muss man sich an den eigenen Haaren eben selbst aus dem Morast ziehen, da es ja sonst keiner tut. Die herrlich aberwitzigen Geschichten vom Freiherrn von Münchhausen, die Gottfried August Bürger Ende des 18. Jahrhunderts neu bearbeitete und herausgab, funkeln bis heute vor Einfallsreichtum und grandioser Selbstironie.

François Rabelais holds a unique place in the history of world literature, and no more so than for his extraordinary satirical entertainment Gargantua and Pantagruel. Here the first of these volumes is presented in a new and lively translation. Pantagruel recounts the life a popular giant. From his portentous birth and colorful childhood, to his visit to Paris and his travels through Utopia, and not withstanding his enormous appetite, Pantagruel’s history is told with a breathtaking degree of gaiety and wit. Ingeniously coining new expressions, and with an unashamed obsession with bodily functions, Rabelais blends prose and poetry, the sacred and profound, to offer a heady satire of the religious society of his day. The result is a bawdy and brilliant celebration of life.

Das alte und das neue Testament in den 120 schönsten Bildern von Gustav Doré in Verbindung mit ausgewählten Schrifttexten erzählt und erklärt als Gebetsteil ist das Buch der Psalmen in neuer Übersetzung und zum Gebrauch als kirchliches Stundengebet vollständig dargeboten

158 Holzstücke v. Dore, Gustave ( Bibliothek Extra) 329 S.

En 1867, les éditions Hachette publiaient les Fables de La Fontaine illustrées par Gustave Doré en deux volumes. Plus de huit cents pages parmi lesquelles ont été choisies, pour le présent ouvrage, les plus belles gravures de l'artiste. Ces quarante-trois oeuvres, mises en couleurs, sont l'occasion de redécouvrir avec émerveillement le travail unique de Gustave Doré et les textes de La Fontaine, monument de la littérature française.

Francois Rabelais: Gargantua und Pantagruel Erstdruck 1532-1564. 1. Buch Lyon 1532, 2. Buch Lyon 1534, 3. Buch Paris 1546, 11 Kap. des 4. Buchs Lyon 1548, 4. Buch Paris 1552, unvollst. Fass. d. 5. Buchs o.O. 1562, 5. Buch Lyon 1564. Hier in der Ubers. v. Gottlob Regis. Neuausgabe mit einer Biographie des Autors. Herausgegeben von Karl-Maria Guth. Berlin 2016. Textgrundlage sind die Ausgaben: Rabelais, Franz: Gargantua und Pantagruel. 2 Bande, ubers. v. Gottlob Regis, hg. v. Wilhelm Weigand, Munchen, Leipzig: Georg Muller, 1911 Die Paginierung obiger Ausgaben wird in dieser Neuausgabe als Marginalie zeilengenau mitgefuhrt. Umschlaggestaltung von Thomas Schultz-Overhage unter Verwendung des Bildes: Francois Rabelais, anonymes Portrat aus dem 17. Jahrhundert. Gesetzt aus der Minion Pro, 11 pt.

"Vous n'avez peut-être entendu parler que confusément de mes étranges aventures, et des dangers que j'ai courus sur mer dans les sept voyages que j'ai faits; et puisque l'occasion s'en présente, je vais vous en faire un rapport fidèle..." Ainsi parle Sindbad le marin, ainsi commence l'un des contes les plus célèbres des Mille et Une Nuits...

Gustave Dorés (1832-1883) künstlerisches Oeuvre besticht nicht nur durch unerschöfliche Phantasie und Erzählfreude, sondern vor allem durch effektvolle Helldunkelwirkungen. Seine 238 Bibelstiche entstanden im Rahmen des 1861 begonnenen Großunternehmens einer illustrierten Weltbibliothek. Die „Doré-Bibel“ zählt zu den meist verkauften Büchern der Welt!

Nel 1875, sei anni prima di scrivere Pinocchio, Collodi accetta l'incarico di tradurre le fiabe di Charles Perrault per l'editore Paggi di Firenze. Questo compito, inizialmente curioso, diventa una vera passione. Le fiabe di Perrault, che rappresentano il culmine del genere tra il Sei e il Settecento alla Corte del Re Sole, includono classici come Cappuccetto Rosso e Cenerentola. Collodi arricchisce il suo lavoro con storie di altre importanti autrici francesi dell'epoca, come Madame d’Aulnoy e Madame Le Prince de Beaumont, note per la loro eleganza e comprensione psicologica. Tuttavia, non si limita a una traduzione fedele; il suo istinto narrativo lo porta a vivificare il linguaggio degli originali, infondendo tocchi di arguzia toscana e spontaneità popolare. Così, la Corte di Versailles si trasforma in una Toscana granducale e umile. I racconti delle fate ottengono immediato successo e segnano una svolta nella vita di Collodi, avvicinandolo a un genere che lo renderà immortale. Queste storie, riprodotte integralmente con le illustrazioni di Doré, offrono una lingua viva e comunicativa, rappresentando i vertici della favolistica europea e anticipando felicemente la creazione di Pinocchio.

Une détonation retentit alors qu'un Indien levait sa carabine pour tirer sur un chasseur audacieux. L'Indien tomba, laissant tomber son arme. Pepe, se jetant à terre pour recharger son rifle, invita Fabian à agir. Ce dernier tira, mais son coup manqua l'Indien, qui ne fut que blessé par un cri de rage. Des flèches volèrent vers le Canadien, mais Bois-Rose, imperturbable, les esquivait habilement. Lorsque Pepe eut rechargé son arme, il profita d'un moment d'hésitation chez les Indiens pour récupérer le corps de Gayferos. Ce dernier, accroché à ses épaules, laissa les bras de Bois-Rose libres pour manœuvrer. Le Canadien, avançant à reculons dans l'eau, ne tira qu'une seule fois, provoquant un cri d'agonie d'un Indien. La retraite stratégique, soutenue par les tirs de Fabian et Pepe, finit par imposer le respect à leurs ennemis. Quelques minutes plus tard, Bois-Rose, victorieux, déposa Gayferos, presque évanoui, sur le sol de l'îlot. Le géant annonça qu'ils avaient mis hors de combat trois adversaires.

Výběr biblických textů podle Českého ekumenického překladu. Technicky dokonalé, nápadité a dramatické ilustrace Gustava Dorého.

Příběhy novozákonní pro mládež. Kapitoly: Starý zákon, Mládí Mariino, Anděl Páně, V Betlémě, V Egyptě. V Nazaretě, Předchůdce Páně, Prorokem ve své vlasti, Vyvolení apoštolů, Nový zákon, Úklady farizeů, Syn Boží před Židy, Ukřižování, Oslavení.