The Art of Arthur Rackham: Celebrating 150 Years of the Great British Artist

To celebrate one of the best artists in British history Pook Press has compiled 150 of Arthur Rackhams best illustrations in one beautiful volume. 2017 marks the 150th birthday of Arthur Rackham, the best illustrator of the Edwardian era. Over his long and illustrious career, he contributed to an extensive number of books, magazines and periodicals, resulting in a vast array of original artworks. In this book, Pook Press brings together 150 of the best of Rackhams stunning illustrations, sourced from rare and original books. These incredible images cover Rackhams career from his landmark 1905 edition of Rip Van Winkle to classic books such as Undine, A Midsummer Nights Dream, Grimms Fairy Tales and his final publication, The Wind in the Willows. The book also contains a biography of Rackhams personal, professional and artistic life.Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in childrens literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, childrens stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors.