Thirteen colour plates under captioned tissue guards and lots of black and white illustrations. Arthur rackham 19 september 1867 6 september 1939 was an english book illustrator. Alices adventures in wonderland by rackham, arthur jonkers. Born in london, in 1867, arthur rackhams magical illustrations have attained a classic status, making his books among the most highly collected of all illustrated stories. His greatest years of success were 19051920, but he had begun his career in the 1890s as a commercial book illustrator, working mostly in. One of the greatest names in book illustration, arthur rackham is still considered to this day as one. A wonder book illustrated by arthur rackham nathaniel hawthorne. John tenniel was an accomplished illustrator and political commentator in the victorian press before he attained iconic status as the first illustrator of carrolls alice books. How arthur rackhams 1907 drawings for alice in wonderland. The first of rackham s illustrations to be published in a book were in 1893, in the dolly dialogues. The gorgons head the golden touch the paradise of children the three golden apples the miraculous pitcher the chimaera. Arthur rackham widely considered one of the best alice illustrators, arthur rackham 18671939 was born in london on september 19, 1867. A large and attractive presentation of carrolls classic tale. Rackham himself however, has remained a shadowy figure, as elusive as the fairies and gnomes that inhabit many of his pictures.
Bound in full white buckram, with gilt titles and vignettes. His greatest years of success were 19051920, but he had begun his career in the 1890s as a commercial book illustrator, working mostly in black and white. The gorgon s head the golden touch the paradise of children the three golden apples the miraculous pitcher the chimaera. In the 150 years since lewis carroll first told the story of wonderland to the reallife alice, alices adventures in wonderland has attracted a number of stunning visual interpretations ranging from salvador dali to yayoi kusama, but none more influential than those arthur rackham september 19, 1867september 6, 1939 created in 1907. Rackham s alice was one of seven new editions published in 1907 the year the expired. Arthur rackham has 378 books on goodreads with 236853 ratings. Arthur rackham illustrated book checklist arthur rackham 1867 1939 was an english book illustrator. Rackhams 51 colour pieces for the early american tale became a turning point in. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. One of the items included is a deluxe copy of alices adventures in wonderland with a signed drawing on the limitation page. The adventures of pinocchio, the adventures of tom sawyer, the adventures of huckleberry finn, aesops fables, alice s adventures in wonderland, andersens. Nathaniel hawthorne arthur rackham hawthornes wonder book. Hudson who offers a beautiful and charming treatment of alices story. Arthur rackham 18671939 was one of the premier illustrators of the early 20th century.
Alices adventures in wonderland, arthur rackham abebooks. These prints are from the very hard to find, first trade edition of this work. A wonder book by hawthorne, nathaniel, and arthur rackham illustrator. Arthur rackhams suite of illustrations for the first edition of hawthornes wonder book 1922 enjoy this wonderful artwork and shop for prints, posters and. Alices adventures in wonderland 1907 illustrated by arthur rackham. A wonder book by nathaniel hawthorne, illustrated by arthur rackham 1851 reprint hawthorne, nathaniel, 18041864.
The book plays at the heart of logical problems and literary nonsense giving the narrative lasting popularity with adults and children alike. His work is noted for its robust pen and ink drawings, which were combined with the use of watercolour. Dec 16, 2015 irish fairy tales by james stephens 18821950 illustrated by arthur rackham 18671939 london. Books by arthur rackham author of alices adventures in. An inchandhalf tear to the bottom of the thin paperguard for the frontispiece. Rackham books with original drawings are fairly uncommon, and the fact that. As illustrated by arthur rackham, the first edition of hawthornes wonder book 1922 included 16 tippedin colour plates, a number of two and threetoned full page illustrations and many more monotone illustrations. Arthur rackhams illustrations of alices adventures in. A a milne four days wonder 1933 english literature. A wonder book by nathaniel hawthorne first edition arthur rackham a firm square copy with moderate edge wear. Arthur rackham 18671939 was the dominant figure in the illustrated giftbook market in the years leading up to the first world war. A christmas carol 1915 illustrated by arthur rackham a christmas carol 1915 is an illustrated version of dickens classic victorian morality tale copublished by j b lippincott co philadelphia and william heinemann london in 1915. One of the most celebrated painters of the british golden age of illustration which encompassed the years from 1850 until the start of the first world war, rackhams. A wonder book illustrated by arthur rackham by nathaniel.
Illustrators of alice lewis carroll and his alice books. Alice in wonderland, rackham all antique art supplied by is genuine and comes with a certificate of authenticity. A wonder book by nathaniel hawthorne illustrated by. May 27, 2015 this edition of hawthornes wonder book further contains a series of dazzling colour and blackandwhite illustrations by a pioneer of the craft.
It is a masterful rewriting of wellknown greek myths, bringing literary classics to children. You are viewing all stock illustrated by arthur rackham. He is recognised as one of the leading literary figures during the golden age of british book illustration. A wonder book illustrated by arthur rackham hawthornes wonder book. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let. A wonder book illustrated by arthur rackham pook press. Arthur rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators from the golden age of british book illustration which encompassed the years.
A wonder book by nathaniel hawthorne illustrated by arthur. This is a visual history of ingpen s books and artwork from 1972 to 2010. On the left, we show a rare antique copy of the first edition of alice s adventures in wonderland 1907 illustrated. One of the most celebrated painters of the british golden age of illustration which encompassed the years from 1850 until the start of the first world war, rackhams artistry. Some, such as nathaniel hawthornes wonder book, include rackham s experimentation with partially colored prints, similar to the effect seen with japanese woodblock art. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham rackham, arthur, illustrator.
Tenniels life work is explored in artist of wonderland. Everyday low prices on a huge range of new releases and classic fiction. To the right, we show rackham s elaborately decorated. Robert ingpen s alice s adventures in wonderland, through the lookingglass and what alice found there. Arthur rackham was born in london in 1867 and as a child showed great talent for drawing. We currently have 0 items in the alice in wonderland, rackham category. I own several illustrated editions of alice in wonderland, and if i had to give a bit of advice to people looking for one to gift that special person or to add to their personal collection, itd be this. Pictorial front pastedown, slightly scuffed, spine lettering and illustration very clear. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by gwynedd this edition of alices adventures in wonderland was originally published in 1922.
Alice s adventures in wonderland is the best known work of charles lutwidge dodgson 1832 1898 better known by his pen name, lewis carroll. A selection of tenniels images for both alice books illustrate this guides getting started and lewis carroll and alice liddell pages. Some admirers of tenniel sharply criticized the work, but many others found rackham s alice much more acceptable and charming. Rackhams alice was one of seven new editions published in 1907 the year the expired. Charles blackman s alice s adventures in wonderland and his biography. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur. Arthur rackham was an illustrator in the late 19th and early 20th century. You may copy it, give it away or reuse it under the terms of the project gutenberg license included with this ebook or online at. Arthur rackham 1869 1939 hawthornes wonder book 1st published 1922 this edition garden city posted by unknown sunday, 1 january 2012 at 14.
Reproductions of plates from a 1907 edition of lewis carroll s masterpiece. Alices adventures in wonderland is the best known work of charles lutwidge dodgson 1832 1898 better known by his pen name, lewis carroll. A wonder book illustrated by arthur rackham nathaniel hawthorne, arthur rackham on. Throughout his career he had developed a very individual style that is was to influence a whole generation of children, artists and other illustrators. Alice wonderland, arthur rackham, first edition, william. As many of you may know, we recently released an ecatalogue dedicated to the work of arthur rackham, one of the most prolific illustrators of the early twentieth century. A wonder book for girls and boys is a book written by american author. Alices adventures in wonderland, with an original drawing by arthur rackham as many of you may know, we recently released an ecatalogue dedicated to the work of arthur rackham, one of the most prolific illustrators of the early twentieth century. A wonder book by and arthur rackham illustrator nathaniel.
New new i asked for wonder a spiritual anthology by abraham joshua heschel. This edition of hawthornes wonder book further contains a series of dazzling colour and blackandwhite illustrations by a pioneer of the craft. Original giltpictorial cloth, nonpriceclipped dust jacket. Sep 18, 2015 this book, alice s adventures in wonderland with arthur rackham illustrations forms part of our pook press imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in children s literature. Arthur rackham, artist and illustrator illustrated biographical note provided by one of our institutional members. Home the collection alices adventures in wonderland. The first of rackhams illustrations to be published in a book were in 1893, in the dolly dialogues. Alices adventures in wonderland was penned by rev charles lutwidge dodgson also known as lewis carroll in 1863. A wonder book for girls and boys windermere series nathaniel hawthorne illustrated by milo winter rand mcnally, chicagonew york 1928 code 5mf28 c19 hardcover. He entered bowdoin college in 1821, was elected to phi beta kappa in 1824, and graduated in 1825. Arthur rackhams most popular book is alices adventures in wonderland. See more ideas about arthur rackham, fairy tales and fairy. Greek myths and legends hawthorne, nathaniel isbn 1435142837 no current copies separate a wonder book illustrated and signed by arthur rackham hawthorne, nathaniel manual entry no current copies separate.
He began studying at the lambeth school of art at the age of 18, and soon found his passion and calling. Alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham. Arthur rackham rws 19 september 1867 6 september 1939 was an english book. Alice in wonderland antique prints by arthur rackham 1907. George collingridge s parody alice in one dear land and his biography. The stories in this book include hawthorne, nathaniel. Aesops fables, alices adventures in wonderland, andersens fairy tales.
This book, alices adventures in wonderland with arthur rackham illustrations forms part of our pook press imprint, celebrating the golden age of illustration in childrens literature. The story is accompanied by a series of dazzling, full colour, arthur rackham illustrations 1867 1939. Arthur rackhams depictions of the alice in wonderland story are sought after and rare. Arthur rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators from the golden age of british book illustration which encompassed the years from 1900 until the start of the first world war. Alices adventures in wonderland by lewis carroll colour plates, 15 line. His work on the early alice in wonderland for example, as well as his fairy book became some of the classic. Rose bush, arthur rackham, antique print from alice in. Small 4tovg no jacket as issued original blue cloth 1st edition was green cloth with gilt titles and applied color illustration of a young girl in a garden on cover, rubs. Widely considered one of the best alice illustrators, arthur rackham 18671939 was born in london on september 19, 1867. The wonder book for girls and boys nathaniel hawthorne 18041864. Buy alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham by carroll, lewis, rackham, arthur isbn. Arthur rackham 1869 1939 hawthornes wonder book 1st. Reproductions of plates from a 1907 edition of lewis carrolls masterpiece. Illustrated with 24 color plates including frontis and twenty black and white drawings.
A wonder book unknown binding january 1, 2000 by nathaniel hawthorne author, arthur rackham illustrator 5. This classic tale is decorated with illustrations by gwynedd m. A wonder book for girls and boys is a book written by american author nathaniel hawthorne 1804 1864, and is followed by the sequel, tanglewood tales. A wonder book for girls and boys is a book written by american author nathaniel hawthorne, and contains the stunning illustrations of arthur rackham. Buy alices adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham by carroll, lewis, rackham, arthur from amazons fiction books store. We currently have 122 books by this illustrator in stock. Illustrated by arthur rackham, all 7 color plates present. The wonderbook for girls and boys nathaniel hawthorne 18041864. Alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham rackham, arthur, illustrator. Bumping at spine crownheel and bottom corners of frontrear panels.
He illustrated many books, the first of which was published in 1893. Buy alice s adventures in wonderland illustrated by arthur rackham by carroll, lewis, rackham, arthur from amazon s fiction books store. Very tiny chipping to head of jacket spine panel, else fine. A wonder book by nathaniel hawthorne illustrated by arthur rackham item details an early 1900s hardcover edition of nathaniel hawthornes classic retelling of greek myths for children titled, the wonder book, illustrated beautifully by arthur rackham, published in new by george h. Arthur rackham illustration for alice in wonderland. His first book illustrations were published in 1893 in to the other side by. This item is 1 years old, all antique prints sold by are certified antique. The tale arose from a story dodgson had improvised during a row up the thames with his colleague, rev robinson duckworth, and three little girls, the liddell sisters. Wonder book by hawthorne, rackham, first edition abebooks. Many of the books rackham illustrated include both his black and white, and color plates. Alices adventures in wonderland by rackham, arthur. His ancestors include john hathorne, the only judge involved in the witch trials who never repented of his actions. This note celebrates the librarys acquisition of the mary harbage collection of arthur rackham material.