A giant in the field of illustration and children's books, Pyle (1853-1911) published some 3,300 dynamic illustrations during his 35-year-long career and influenced countless students. This volume features 65 plates of his rare, early-edition printings. Action-packed drawings depict dueling pirates, pistol-toting buccaneers, Revolutionary-era patriots, knights in armor rescuing fair maidens, and other exciting scenes.
Otto of the Silver Hand by Howard Pyle Born into a robber baron's household in medieval Germany, young Otto is caught in the middle of a violent blood feud. Nevertheless, the lad grows up to be a gentle and loving person. 55 illustrations.
The Book of Pirates by Howard Pyle "The Ghost of Captain Brand," "Tom Chist and the Treasure Box," "Jack Ballister’s Fortunes," "The Ruby of Kishmoor," and other rip-roaring adventures of swashbuckling pirates. 63 illustrations by the author.
Willy Pogány Rediscovered by Jeff A. Menges, Willy Pogany More than 100 color and black-and-white Art Nouveau–style illustrations from fairy tales and adventure stories include scenes from Wagner's "Ring" cycle, The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,Gulliver's Travels, and Faust.
Visions of Camelot: Great Illustrations of King Arthur and His Court by Jeff A. Menges, Jeff A. Menges This collection of 148 color and black-and-white illustrations presents unique interpretations of the enduringly popular Arthurian legends by a variety of artists, including Wyeth, Beardsley, Flint, and Pyle.
The Story of Jack Ballister's Fortunes by Howard Pyle A kidnapped English orphan finds adventure and romance in 18th-century Virginia, where he matches wits with Blackbeard and his pirate crew. This rollicking tale features 14 illustrations by the author.
Nielsen's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full Color by Kay Nielsen Enchanting images from Nielsen's illustrations for the Brothers Grimm, Hans Christian Andersen, and Nordic fables from East o' the Sun and West o' the Moon. 59 illustrations.
N. C. Wyeth Paintings Cards: 24 Full-Color Cards by N. C. Wyeth The Wreck of the Covenant (from Kidnapped), The Fight in the Forest (The Last of the Mohicans), Still Life with Onions, House in Maine, Pyle's Barn, and 19 other excellent works.
