The Art of Arthur Rackham: Celebrating 150 Years of the Great British Artist

The Art of Arthur Rackham: Celebrating 150 Years of the Great British Artist
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Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2022-05-18
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1528780175

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.

Once Upon a Time . . . A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tale Illustrations

Once Upon a Time . . . A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tale Illustrations
Author: Jeff A. Menges
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 194
Release: 2013-02-19
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486134369

This collection gathers breathtaking art from early editions of "Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," and other classics. 180 elegant images — most in color — include works by Rackham, Dore, Dulac, Nielsen, and others.

Nielsen's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full Color

Nielsen's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full Color
Author: Kay Nielsen
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 66
Release: 2013-08-16
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486317862

Enchanting images from Nielsen's illustrations for the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Nordic fables from East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon. 59 illustrations.

Arthur Rackham

Arthur Rackham
Author: James Hamilton
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2011-04-01
Genre: Design
ISBN: 1862058946

A fascinating insight into the personality, career and work of one of the world's most collectable illustratorsFilled with enchanting pictures and authoritative textIn this fascinating book, art historian James Hamilton examines the work and life of the illustrator Arthur Rackham. Rackham's illustrations for works such as Rip Van Winkle, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, Alice in Wonderland and A Midsummer Night's Dream have attained the classic status of the writings themselves – indeed, in some cases they have become synonymous with them. Rackham himself, however, has previously remained a shadowy figure. As well as featuring exquisite illustrations and sketches, extracts from Rackham's correspondence and insightful commentary from James Hamilton shed new light on this much collected illustrator.

The Arthur Rackham Treasury

The Arthur Rackham Treasury
Author: Arthur Rackham
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Total Pages: 97
Release: 2005-08-15
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486446859

A stunning treasury of 86 full-page plates span the famed English artist's career, from Rip Van Winkle (1905) to masterworks such as Undine, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and Wind in the Willows (1939).

The Art of Beatrix Potter

The Art of Beatrix Potter
Author: Emily Zach
Publisher: Chronicle Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016-11-22
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9781452151274

Published to coincide with the 150th anniversary of Beatrix Potter's birth, this magnificent collection celebrates the artist behind The Tale of Peter Rabbit and numerous other beloved children's books. Brimming with famous images and rarely seen gems—ranging from character sketches and notebook pages to watercolor landscapes and natural history illustrations—this monograph explores Potter's artistic process and reveals the places that inspired her timeless work. Organized geographically and featuring more than 200 images from the artist's oeuvre, The Art of Beatrix Potter includes illuminating essays by Potter scholar Linda Lear, illustration historian Steven Heller, and children's book illustrator Eleanor Taylor. It is the definitive volume on one of the world's most influential authors, a woman whose artistry, until now, has not been fully celebrated.

The Arthur Rackham Art Book - Volume I

The Arthur Rackham Art Book - Volume I
Author: Arthur Rackham
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2018-02-07
Genre: Art
ISBN: 152878250X

This book forms part of a series, dedicated to the artwork of Arthur Rackham ­(1867 – 1939), one of the most celebrated artists of the British Golden Age of Illustration. Over his long and illustrious career, he contributed to over 150 books, magazines and periodicals, resulting in a vast array of original artworks. Whether producing whimsical children’s images or murkier, foreboding drawings for adults, Rackham’s unique style of illustration was (and still is) admired by countless collectors, critics and the general public. For the first time, this book brings together the entirety of Rackham’s stunning images, sourced from rare and original books, in order that the modern reader may fully appreciate his art. This first volume comprises of over 340 black and white and colour illustrations by Rackham from his works dating from 1896 – 1910, and includes images from The Zankiwank and the Bletherwitch (1896), Tales From Shakespeare (1899) Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland (1907), Grimm’s Tales (1909) and Wagner’s Ring Cycle (1910) – to name but a few. The book also contains a biography of Rackham’s personal, professional and artistic life, as well as an introduction to the fascinating ‘Golden Age’ period of illustration.

The Stratocaster Chronicles

The Stratocaster Chronicles
Author: Tom Wheeler
Publisher: Hal Leonard Corporation
Total Pages: 292
Release: 2004
Genre: Music
ISBN: 9780634056789

(Book). The world's most famous guitar had a golden anniversary in 2004, and this official, authorized book/CD package offers the best photos, quotes, facts and sounds to properly celebrate this achievement. From Buddy Holly to Jimi Hendrix to today's hottest players, the Fender Stratocaster defines rock'n'roll for generations of fans and players. Special features include exclusive photos from the world's greatest guitar collection, as well as a CD with musical examples of famous Strat sounds and styles hilariously performed by Greg Koch even spoken excerpts from the author's interviews with the Strat's beloved inventor, Leo Fender. This book also recognizes that the Stratocaster's deeper significance lies in the music that guitarists have created with it. You'll hear what Strat players have to say about their instrument, their music and each other. The Fender Stratocaster both reflects and influences popular culture worldwide. The Stratocaster Chronicles focuses on the people who brought it into the world, the designers and builders who refined it, and the players who have taken it from there.

Women Illustrators of the Golden Age

Women Illustrators of the Golden Age
Author: Mary Carolyn Waldrep
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2012-04-25
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0486131882

Unique anthology presents scores of color and black-and-white artworks by 22 of the best women illustrators of the early 20th century, including Beatrix Potter, Kate Greenaway, and Jessie Willcox Smith.

Telematic Embrace

Telematic Embrace
Author: Roy Ascott
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 462
Release: 2003
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780520218031

Annotation Telematic Embrace combines a provocative collection of writings from 1964 to the present by the preeminent artist and art theoretician Roy Ascott, with a critical essay by Edward Shanken that situates Ascott's work within a history of ideas in art, technology, and philosophy.