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Harry Clarke, celebrated as a master Irish illustrator, brought Edgar Allan Poe's works to life with his intricate and macabre style, reminiscent of Aubrey Beardsley. His illustrations for "Tales of Mystery and Imagination" first emerged in 1914, culminating in a 1919 edition featuring 24 drawings, later expanded to 32, including 8 full-color plates. NIGHTMARES IN DECAY showcases these illustrations alongside vignettes and rare variations. Additionally, it offers an illustrated biographical introduction by D M Mitchell, highlighting Clarke's life and artistic legacy.
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Nightmares in Decay: The Edgar Allan Poe Illustrations of Harry Clarke, Harry Clarke
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- Released
- 2010
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- Title
- Nightmares in Decay: The Edgar Allan Poe Illustrations of Harry Clarke
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Harry Clarke
- Publisher
- Creation Oneiros
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 88
- ISBN13
- 9781902197302
- Category
- Illustrations
- Description
- Harry Clarke, celebrated as a master Irish illustrator, brought Edgar Allan Poe's works to life with his intricate and macabre style, reminiscent of Aubrey Beardsley. His illustrations for "Tales of Mystery and Imagination" first emerged in 1914, culminating in a 1919 edition featuring 24 drawings, later expanded to 32, including 8 full-color plates. NIGHTMARES IN DECAY showcases these illustrations alongside vignettes and rare variations. Additionally, it offers an illustrated biographical introduction by D M Mitchell, highlighting Clarke's life and artistic legacy.