{"product_id":"arthur-rackham-his-life-and-work-paperback","title":"Arthur Rackham: His Life and Work - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eDerek Hudson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first major biography of Arthur Rackham, this comprehensive 1960 profile was considered the best source of information on the Golden Age master for decades. It contains hard-to-find concept sketches and developmental work, some of his earliest line illustrations, and over 30 color plates that span his entire career. Collectors and researchers will appreciate its detailed listing of Rackham's works. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eArthur Rackham ranks among the preeminent figures from the golden age of British book illustration, an era that extended from the final decade of the nineteenth century to the end of World War I. Known as \"the Beloved Enchanter,\" Rackham created images that captivated both children and adults with their unusual mixture of whimsy, romance, and sophistication. This comprehensive profile, published 21 years after the artist's death, remains one of the best sources of information on his oeuvre and personal history. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eArthur Rackham: His Life and Work \u003c\/i\u003econtains hard-to-find concept sketches and developmental work, in addition to some of the artist's earliest line illustrations and more than 30 color plates that span his entire career. Featured images include selections from such classics as \u003ci\u003eAlice's Adventures in Wonderland, Rip Van Winkle, \u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, \u003c\/i\u003eas well as the works of William Shakespeare and a wealth of familiar and lesser-known fairy tales. The book contains a lengthy listing of Rackham's works, providing a valuable resource for collectors and researchers seeking additional publications. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.doverpublications.com\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDerek Hudson (1911-2003) wrote numerous biographies, including major works on Lewis Carroll and Arthur Rackham. A staff writer for the London \u003ci\u003eTimes \u003c\/i\u003efrom 1939-49, he also compiled short story anthologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 192\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.37 x 10.84 x 8.36 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e November 16, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51769506496800,"sku":"9780486840406","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/b8fea5f7e3f6f03705413ba7321608fe.webp?v=1780349809","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/arthur-rackham-his-life-and-work-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}