Famed in the early 20th century for his Art Nouveau–style depictions of episodes from mythology, Pogány illustrated books for readers of all ages. This collection features more than 100 color and black-and-white images, including scenes inspired by fairy tales and adventure stories — Wagner's "Ring" cycle, Faust,Gulliver's Travels, and more. Dover Original.
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Alice's Adventures in Wonderland: With Illustrations by Willy Pogány by Lewis Carroll, Willy Pogany This new edition of Alice's adventures offers a fresh look at the time-honored tale, featuring an abundance of exuberant images by a noted illustrator in the elegant style of Art Nouveau.
Drawing Lessons by Willy Pogany A sequential, constructive guide to drawing the human figure from a master illustrator. Begins with the humble dot and progresses to perspective, shading, portraiture, balance, motion, and more. 375 illustrations.
The Adventures of Odysseus and The Tale of Troy by Padraic Colum, Willy Pogany Retelling of Homer's Iliad and Odyssey for young readers recalls the horrid Cyclops, treacherous Sirens, and the evil Circe as they attempt to keep Odysseus from his wife, Penelope. 16 black-and-white illustrations.
Rackham's Color Illustrations for Wagner's "Ring" by Arthur Rackham, James Spero This edition of Rackham's images, widely regarded as the greatest representations of Wagner's drama, comprises 64 full-page color illustrations and 9 vignettes from Siegfried, The Twilight of the Gods, The Rhinegold, and The Valkyrie.
Aesop's Fables by Arthur Rackham, V. S. Vernon Jones, G. K. Chesterton The master from the Golden Age of Illustration lends his distinct humor and romanticism to these enchanting and enduring morality tales with 13 full-color and 53 black-and-white illustrations.
Lyrics Pathetic & Humorous from A to Z by Edmund Dulac A keepsake treasure and a treat for all ages, this humorous work features a limerick for each letter, plus 24 illustrations of people and animals. Facsimile of a valuable 1906 edition.
A Child's Garden of Verses by Charles Robinson, Robert Louis Stevenson Generations have gone "up in a swing, up in the air so blue" with these timeless poems. A keepsake treasure, this unabridged hardcover edition features ornate foil stamping on the cover, a ribbon place marker, and 100 pen-and-ink illustrations.
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 Knave of Hearts by Louise Saunders, Maxfield Parrish The talented wife of legendary editor Max Perkins teamed with one of the most popular illustrators of all time to create this unforgettable fable. Filled with 22 colorful images, this hardcover edition is a collector's classic to treasure.
Stories from Hans Christian Andersen by Hans Christian Andersen, Edmund Dulac This beautifully designed treasury gathers Andersen's most beloved tales — including "The Snow Queen" and "The Emperor's New Clothes" — in a gilt-stamped, hardcover edition, illustrated with 28 full-color images by Golden Age artist Edmund Dulac.
East of the Sun and West of the Moon: Old Tales from the North by Kay Nielsen Featuring 15 Scandinavian fairy tales — including the popular "Billy Goat's Gruff" — this is one of the most stunning children's books ever produced. The text is lavished with 25 intricately detailed color and numerous black-and-white images that glow with Nielsen's phantasmagorical style.
Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe, Harry Clarke This gorgeous anthology features 29 of Poe's stories — including "The Fall of the House of Usher" and "The Murders in the Rue Morgue" — illustrated with 8 full-color plates and 24 full-page drawings filled with brooding eroticism by a brilliant Edwardian-era artist.
Once Upon a Time . . . A Treasury of Classic Fairy Tale Illustrations by Jeff A. Menges This collection gathers breathtaking art from early editions of "Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," and other classics. 180 elegant images — most in color — include works by Rackham, Dore, Dulac, Nielsen, and others.
Goble's Fairy Tale Illustrations: 86 Full-Color Plates by Warwick Goble, Jeff A. Menges Eighty-five stunning images depict scenes from Japanese, Bengali, and Italian folklore as well as the works of Shakespeare and Tennyson, plus familiar characters such as Cinderella and Puss in Boots.
Arabian Nights Illustrated: Art of Dulac, Folkard, Parrish and Others by Jeff A. Menges Inspired by tales of Sinbad, Aladdin, Ali Baba, and other exotic characters, this original collection features more than 185 color and black-and-white images by acclaimed artists from the Golden Age of Illustration.
Poe Illustrated by Jeff A. Menges More than 100 compelling illustrations, in brilliant color and crisp black-and-white, include scenes from "The Raven," "The Pit and the Pendulum," "The Gold-Bug," and other stories and poems.
Pirates, Patriots, and Princesses: The Art of Howard Pyle by Howard Pyle, Jeff A. Menges 65 plates of Pyle's rare, early-edition printings: action-packed drawings of dueling pirates and pistol-toting buccaneers, Revolutionary-era patriots, knights in armor rescuing fair maidens, and more.
The Arthur Rackham Treasury: 86 Full-Color Illustrations by Arthur Rackham, Jeff A. Menges 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).
Washington Irving's Rip Van Winkle by Washington Irving, Arthur Rackham Sure to enchant art lovers and Rackham devotees, this edition of all of Rackham's 51 full-page illustrations, plus Irving's complete story, will delight fantasy enthusiasts of all ages.
Dulac's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full Color by Edmund Dulac, Jeff A. Menges These 55 masterworks by one of the most influential illustrators of children's books include exquisite images for "The Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," "The Snow Queen," "The Real Princess," and other beguiling tales.
Rackham's Fairy Tale Illustrations in Full Color by Arthur Rackham, Jeff A. Menges Fifty-five lovely plates, reproduced from rare, early editions, include scenes from Irish Fairy Tales, English Fairy Tales, Hansel and Gretel, Snowdrop and Other Tales, Little Brother & Little Sister, and more.
Nordic Gods and Heroes by Padraic Colum, Willy Pogany Simple, dramatic tales of gods and goddesses who dwell in Asgard: exploits of Odin and Thor, winning of Brynhild, twilight of the gods, more. Over 40 illustrations.
