The Sleeping Beauty - Hardcover

by Arthur Rackham (Illustrator), C. S. Evans (As Told by)

The timeless tale of the spellbound princess takes on a delightful dimension in this hardcover keepsake edition. Arthur Rackham, the leading figure of the Golden Age of Illustration, envisions a fantasy world in the form of crisp black-and-white silhouettes. Six full- and three-color plates include an image featured only in the original edition's limited run of 625 signed copies.

Author Biography

Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was an English artist and a leading figure in the early 20th century's Golden Age of Illustration. He interpreted scenes from fairy tales, opera, and Shakespearean comedy with whimsical and romantic images that continue to enchant children and adults alike.
C. S. Evans (1883-1944) was a Director and Chairman of William Heinemann Publishers.