The Arthur Rackham Treasury by Jeff A. Menges

Together with scores of strange and wonderful illustrations, they provide fresh insights into the work of the artist known as 'the Beloved Enchanter. These articles, not reprinted in over a century, contain pictures of Rackham's studio and residence as well as some stories of his own commentary. This stunning treasury features full-page plates of the finest works by the famed English artist, Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). In addition, this compilation presents two seldom-seen magazine features on the artist: 'Arthur Rackham: The Wizard at Home,' a 1905 article from The International Studio, and 'Arthur Rackham: A Painter of Fantasies,' a 1914 article from St.

This original volume, the first available collection of Rackham's line art, features images from throughout his career, including illustrations for Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, A Midsummer Night's Dream, and some rare periodical work. The acclaim for the artist's wealth of color illustrations has overshadowed the merit of his first-rate ink work, a genre richly deserving of individual attention.

Art lovers, book collectors, and anyone with an appreciation for imaginative visual storytelling will prize this marvelous treasury.Arthur Rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators from the golden age of British book illustration, which encompassed the years 1890 until the end of World War I. 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. 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. A leading figure in the early twentieth century's Golden Age of. 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. This stunning treasury features full-page plates of the finest works by the famed English artist, Arthur Rackham (18671939).

This stunning treasury features full-page plates of the finest works by the famed English artist, Arthur Rackham (1867-1939). 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 Arthur Rackham Treasury by Jeff A. Menges