Arthur Rackham: a Life with Illustration by James Hamilton (2010, Hardcover)

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Arthur Rackham : A Life With Illustration, Hardcover by Hamilton, James, ISBN 1862058946, ISBN-13 9781862058941, Brand New, Free shipping in the US In this fascinating book, art historian James Hamilton examines the work and life of the illustrator Arthur Rackham. As well as featuring exquisite illustrations and sketches, extracts from Rackham's correspondence and insightful commentary from James Hamilton shed new light on this much collected illustrator.

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PublisherPavilion Books
ISBN-101862058946
ISBN-139781862058941
eBay Product ID (ePID)99308784

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Book TitleArthur Rackham: Alife with Illustration
Number of Pages200 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicIndustrial, Graphic Arts / Commercial & Corporate, Artists, Architects, Photographers, European, Graphic Arts / Illustration
Publication Year2010
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, Art, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorJames Hamilton
FormatHardcover

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Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight48.8 Oz
Item Length12.2 in
Item Width9.2 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"Examining the work of the illustrator Arthur Rackham, this monograph chases his achievements throughout his illustration career." -- The San Francisco Book Review, "Examining the work of the illustrator Arthur Rackham, this monograph chases his achievements throughout his illustration career." The San Francisco Book Review, "Examining the work of the illustrator Arthur Rackham, this monograph chases his achievements throughout his illustration career." - The San Francisco Book Review    
Dewey Decimal741.64092
SynopsisIn this fascinating book, art historian James Hamilton examines the work and life of the illustrator Arthur Rackham. A fascinating insight into the personality, career and work of one of the world's most collectable illustrators Filled with enchanting pictures and authoritative text In this fascinating book, art historian James Hamilton examines the work and life of the illustrator Arthur Rackham. Rackham's illustrations for works such as Rip Van Winkle, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, Alice in Wonderland and A Midsummer Night's Dream have attained the classic status of the writings themselves - indeed, in some cases they have become synonymous with them. Rackham himself, however, has previously remained a shadowy figure. As well as featuring exquisite illustrations and sketches, extracts from Rackham's correspondence and insightful commentary from James Hamilton shed new light on this much collected illustrator., A fascinating insight into the personality, career and work of one of the world's most collectable illustratorsFilled with enchanting pictures and authoritative textIn this fascinating book, art historian James Hamilton examines the work and life of the illustrator Arthur Rackham. Rackham's illustrations for works such as Rip Van Winkle, Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens, Alice in Wonderland and A Midsummer Night's Dream have attained the classic status of the writings themselves - indeed, in some cases they have become synonymous with them. Rackham himself, however, has previously remained a shadowy figure. As well as featuring exquisite illustrations and sketches, extracts from Rackham's correspondence and insightful commentary from James Hamilton shed new light on this much collected illustrator., In this fascinating book, art historian James Hamilton examines the work and life of the illustrator Arthur Rackham., In this fascinating book, art historian James Hamilton examines the work and life of the illustrator Arthur Rackham. A fascinating insight into the personality, career and work of one of the world's most collectable illustrators Filled with enchanting pictures and authoritative text In this fascinating book, art historian James Hamilton examines the work and life of the illustrator Arthur Rackham. Rackham's illustrations for works such as Rip Van Winkle , Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens , Alice in Wonderland and A Midsummer Night's Dream have attained the classic status of the writings themselves - indeed, in some cases they have become synonymous with them. Rackham himself, however, has previously remained a shadowy figure. As well as featuring exquisite illustrations and sketches, extracts from Rackham's correspondence and insightful commentary from James Hamilton shed new light on this much collected illustrator.
LC Classification NumberNC978.5

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  • Superb Illustrations….very fine prints that could be framed

    Buy one every year…has the most beautiful illustrations by the artist…have all first editions of his books……

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