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The Art of Arthur Rackham: Celebrating 150 Years of the Great British Artist
Celebrating 150 Years of the Great British Artist
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The Art of Arthur Rackham: Celebrating 150 Years of the Great British Artist
Celebrating 150 Years of the Great British Artist
About this book
In celebration of Arthur Rackham's 150th birthday, this volume features 150 of the Golden Age Illustrator's most beautiful works.
This gorgeous collection showcases a breadth of enchanting images from pioneering illustrator, Arthur Rackham. Featuring artwork from treasured classics such as A Midsummer Night's Dream, Grimm's Fairy Tales, and Undine, as well as his wondrous 1905 edition of Rip Van Winkle, and his final publication, The Wind in the Willows, this book is a treasure trove of Rackham's talent. This volume would be the perfect gift for all lovers of Rackham's art and those with an interest in the evolution of children's book illustration.
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PLATE 1
He used to console himself by frequenting a kind of perpetual club of the sages, philosophers and other idle personages, which held its sessions before a small inn.
Rip Van Winkle, 1905.
PLATE 2
Peter was the most ancient inhabitant of the village.
Rip Van Winkle, 1905.
PLATE 3
‘Hoity-toity,’ he cried. ‘Here’s pride in purple feathers! Here’s wrathy contempt and the pomps of the flesh!’ . . . And he doffed his cap to the bubbling bird.
Puck of Pook’s Hill, 1906.
PLATE 4
These tricky fairies sometimes slyly change the board on a ball night.
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, 1906.
PLATE 5
Peter Pan is the fairies’ orchestra.
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, 1906.
PLATE 6
Fairies never say, “We feel happy”; what they say is, “We feel dancey.”
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, 1906.
PLATE 7
Looking very undancy indeed.
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, 1906.
PLATE 8
The Pool of Tears.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, 1907.
PLATE 9
A Mad Tea Party.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, 1907.
PLATE 10
At this the whole pack rose up into the air, and came flying down upon her.
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, 1907.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Biography of Arthur Rackham
- List of Plates
- The Art of Arthur Rackham: Celebrating 150 Years of the Great British Artist