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 images: 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.

James Stephens’ collection of Irish Fairy Tales is presented in this beautiful volume alongside gorgeous illustrations by Arthur Rackham. James Stephens was an Irish novelist and poet, and his retellings of Irish myths and fairy tales combine humour and lyricism, making them light and fun reads. This edition of Irish Fairy Tales features a series of dazzling colour and black-and-white illustrations from the masterful Golden Age artist Arthur Rackham. Tales featured in this volume include: The Story of Tuan Mac Cairill The Boyhood of Fionn The Birth of Bran The Wooing of Becfola Oisin’s Mother The Little Brawl at Allen The Carl of the Drab Coat

Arthur Rackham's delightful illustrations for fairy tales have captured the fancies of young and old for more than 100 years. This ready-to-color collection features adaptations of his drawings for sixteen beloved stories, among them "Hansel and Gretel," "Jack and the Beanstalk," "Little Red Riding Hood," "The Three Bears, ""Battle of the Birds," "Lady and the Lion," and "The Three Little Men in the Woods." Colorists of all ages will love applying their own hues to figures from these enchanting tales. Crayons, colored pencils, felt-tip pens, and paints will highlight magical scenes that glow when placed in a window or near another source of bright light.

This beautiful collection of English fairy tales features the most beloved traditional stories alongside magical illustrations by Arthur Rackham. First published in 1918, this classic anthology is a collection of wonderful fairy tales collated and edited by Flora Annie Steel. The tales featured in this volume are brought to life by Arthur Rackham’s masterful full-colour plates and black-and-white illustrations. The fairy tales featured in this volume include: Tom-Tit-Tot Jack and the Beanstalk The Three Little Pigs Dick Whittington and his Cat The Little Red Riding Hood Babes in the Wood

In over 1,000 entries, this acclaimed Companion covers all aspects of the Western fairy tale tradition, from medieval to modern, under the guidance of Professor Jack Zipes. It provides an authoritative reference source for this complex and captivating genre, exploring the tales themselves, the writers who wrote and reworked them, and the artists who illustrated them. It also covers numerous related topics such as the fairy tale and film, television, art, opera, ballet, the oral tradition, music, advertising, cartoons, fantasy literature, feminism, and stamps. First published in 2000, 130 new entries have been added to account for recent developments in the field, including J. K. Rowling and Suzanne Collins, and new articles on topics such as cognitive criticism and fairy tales, digital fairy tales, fairy tale blogs and websites, and pornography and fairy tales. The remaining entries have been revised and updated in consultation with expert contributors. This second edition contains beautifully designed feature articles highlighting countries with a strong fairy tale tradition, covering: Britain and Ireland, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, North America and Canada, Portugal, Scandinavian countries, Slavic and Baltic countries, and Spain. It also includes an informative and engaging introduction by the editor, which sets the subject in its historical and literary context. A detailed and updated bibliography provides information about background literature and further reading material. In addition, the A to Z entries are accompanied by over 60 beautiful and carefully selected black and white illustrations. Already renowned in its field, the second edition of this unique work is an essential companion for anyone interested in fairy tales in literature, film, and art; and for anyone who values the tradition of storytelling.

The great Rackham is at his most radiant in this beguiling collection of more than 80 otherworldly illustrations from magazines, periodicals, and novels such as Milton's Comus and Hawthorne's Wonder Book.

Presents 17 fairy tales accompanied by illustrations to be colored.

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.

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Sure to enchant art lovers and Rackham devotees, this edition of all of Rackham's 51 full-page illustrations, plus Irving's complete story, will delight fantasy enthusiasts of all ages.