Arthur Rackham fue un artista reconocido por sus encantadoras ilustraciones. Sus obras se caracterizan por una imaginación extraordinaria y una ejecución detallada que da vida al mundo de los cuentos de hadas y las leyendas. El estilo único de Rackham, lleno de encanto y delicadeza, le valió la admiración de lectores y críticos en todo el mundo. Su arte continúa cautivando e inspirando a una nueva generación de entusiastas de las historias clásicas.
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
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 .
Existen pocas fiestas tan populares como la Navidad, cuyas tradiciones más arraigadas datan de la época victoriana. A la estela del famoso "Cuento de Navidad" de Charles Dickens eclosionó todo un subgénero literario, y numerosos autores de lenguas y géneros distintos se inspiraron en esta festividad para crear maravillosos relatos, cada uno desde su propia mirada y con su particular voz. Esta selección nos acerca a esta celebración y nos permite reencontrarnos con la magia de la Navidad. There are few holidays as popular as Christmas, the most deeply rooted traditions of which date back to Victorian times. In the wake of Cuento de Navidad by Charles Dickens, a whole literary subgenre emerged, and many authors from different languages and genres were inspired to create wonderful stories, each from their own perspective and with their own particular voice. This selection brings us closer to this celebration and allows us to rediscover the magic of Christmas.
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.
The glorious publication of Clement C Moore's timeless verse sees it brought to new life by the beautiful illustrations of Christian Birmingham.
The book focuses on the republishing of classic works from the early 1900s and earlier, highlighting their scarcity and rising costs. It aims to make these valuable texts accessible by offering modern editions that preserve the original text and artwork, ensuring high quality while remaining affordable.
This stunning treasury features full-page plates of the finest works by the famed English artist, Arthur Rackham (1867–1939). A leading figure in the early twentieth century's Golden Age of Illustration, Rackham interpreted scenes from such diverse material as fairy tales, Wagnerian opera, and Shakespearean comedy. His memorable images, which combine whimsy, romance, and sophistication, continue to enchant children and adults alike.Magnificently reprinted from more than 25 rare early editions, these 86 illustrations were selected from hundreds of possibilities and include many plates that have not been reproduced in decades. They span Rackham's career — from 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. Art lovers, book collectors, and anyone with an appreciation for imaginative visual storytelling will prize this marvelous treasury.
The second installment of Richard Wagner's renowned epic features a translation by Margaret Armour, complemented by Arthur Rackham's stunning illustrations. This volume delves deeper into the intricate themes and characters of the saga, enhancing the experience with visual artistry that brings the narrative to life.
In A Wonder Book for Girls and Boys, Nathaniel Hawthorne, a superb storyteller, retells popular Greek myths like The Gorgon’s Head, The Golden Touch, The Paradise of Children, Three Golden Apples, The Miraculous Pitcher and The Chimera.
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.
