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Rackham's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full Color
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 741.64092
EAN: 9780486421674
Edition: Dover Ed
ISBN: 0486421678
Label: Dover Publications
Manufacturer: Dover Publications
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 64
Publication Date: March 13, 2002
Publisher: Dover Publications
Studio: Dover Publications
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Editorial Review:
Superb collection of 55 lovely plates, reproduced from rare, early editions, includes a rich selection of fairy tale images by one of England's leading illustrators of the early 20th century. Includes scenes from Irish Fairy Tales, English Fairy Tales, Hansel and Gretel, Snowdrop and Other Tales, Little Brother & Little Sister, and more.
Customer Reviews
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Rating: - True colors show true subtlety and magic of Rackham!
I heartily concur with the estimations of Rackham's value to the area of children's book illustrations. Look for Rackham's Mother Goose and Alice in Wonderland from Chancellor Press to introduce your little ones to his illustrations is book form, as well as Favorite Tales From Grimm. But my desire here is to point out the true color found in this collection of Rackham's illustrations. Beware, as some books republished with his pictures do not capture the subtlety of his use of color. He used ... Read More
Rating: - Wonderful and Emotion-Filled Art
I just received this as a gift, and I am so thrilled. I think this particular artist has a wonderful gift of emotion in the art that really draws us into the story. I love the use of colors and the unique perspective. I am very pleased to add this to my collection of fairy tale items.
Rating: - Wonderful!
This thin volume is filled with some of the most enchanting drawings and paintings ever to grace childrens' books. There is an element of style in Rackham's work that reminds me in many ways of Japanese woodblock prints of the 19th century. And like a quality Japanese woodblock print, a Rackham plate is a feast for the eye.
Fairy tale subjects can range the fair to the hideous. Often illustrators are biased towards one end of the spectrum. Rackham is one of those talented artists that ... Read More
Rating: - arthur rackham book
very pleased with the book.have always hoped i could draw like him but my life took me down another road
Rating: - A grate collection of Rackham's fairy tale illustrations
Indeed a grate collection of various fairy tale illustrations. A must have if you are a Rackham or fairy tale lover regardless of your age.
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