{"product_id":"the-fantastic-line-art-of-arthur-rackham-paperback","title":"The Fantastic Line Art of Arthur Rackham - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eArthur Rackham\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJeff A. Menges\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArthur 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. 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. This original volume, the first available collection of Rackham's line art, features images from throughout his career, including illustrations for \u003ci\u003eAlice in Wonderland, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, A Midsummer Night's Dream, \u003c\/i\u003eand some rare periodical work.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, this compilation presents two seldom-seen magazine features on the artist: \"Arthur Rackham: The Wizard at Home,\" a 1905 article from \u003ci\u003eThe International Studio\u003c\/i\u003e, and \"Arthur Rackham: A Painter of Fantasies,\" a 1914 article from \u003ci\u003eSt. Nicholas Magazine.\u003c\/i\u003e 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. Together with scores of strange and wonderful illustrations, they provide fresh insights into the work of the artist known as \"the Beloved Enchanter.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArthur 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. 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. This original volume, the first available collection of Rackham's line art, features images from throughout his career, including illustrations for \u003ci\u003eAlice in Wonderland, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, A Midsummer Night's Dream, \u003c\/i\u003eand some rare periodical work.\u003cbr\u003eIn addition, this compilation presents two seldom-seen magazine features on the artist: \"Arthur Rackham: The Wizard at Home,\" a 1905 article from \u003ci\u003eThe International Studio\u003c\/i\u003e, and \"Arthur Rackham: A Painter of Fantasies,\" a 1914 article from \u003ci\u003eSt. Nicholas Magazine.\u003c\/i\u003e 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. Together with scores of strange and wonderful illustrations, they provide fresh insights into the work of the artist known as \"the Beloved Enchanter.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ewww.doverpublications.com\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eArthur Rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators from the golden age of British book illustration, which roughly encompassed the years from 1890 until the end of WWI. During that period there was a strong market for high-quality illustrated books that were typically given as Christmas gifts, and Rackham was the premier illustrator in that field.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 176\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 10.8 x 8.2 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 15, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51756247220512,"sku":"9780486814223","price":22.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/c894122746270126f3033ddeb4f204e2.webp?v=1780077472","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-fantastic-line-art-of-arthur-rackham-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}