The famous edition of Grim's Fairy Tales with Arthur Rackham's illustrations was first published early in the century and has long been out of print. The volume, containing a selection of the Grimm Brother's best tales, represents the remarkable range of Rackham's illustrative genius. The original edition of Grimm's established Arthur Rackham as a leading decorative illustrator of the Edwardian period, and it is little wonder that today, in revival of interest in illustrated children's book, Rackham's name is foremost. Generations of readers who have been raised on and continue to treasure the many books Rackham illustrated will be delighted to rediscover these classic fairy tales, brought to life by the artist's extraordinary imagination.
The famous edition of Grim's Fairy Tales with Arthur Rackham's illustrations was first published early in the century and has long been out of print. The volume, containing a selection of the Grimm Brother's best tales, represents the remarkable range of Rackham's illustrative genius. The original edition of Grimm's established Arthur Rackham as a leading decorative illustrator of the Edwardian period, and it is little wonder that today, in revival of interest in illustrated children's book, Rackham's name is foremost. Generations of readers who have been raised on and continue to treasure the many books Rackham illustrated will be delighted to rediscover these classic fairy tales, brought to life by the artist's extraordinary imagination.