The images contained in the pages of children's books remain forever beloved, carrying with them the rich associations and warm memories of youth. Yet the artists behind these pictures - the masters who gave us Winnine the Pooh or Peter Rabbit - are little known to most readers. In this collection, the author presents the lives and works of thirteen of the greatest children's illustrators. These artists are: Edward Lear, John Tenniel, Walter Crane, Randolph Caldecott, Kate Greenaway, Beatrix Potter, Ernest Shepard, Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, Kay Nielsen, Howard Pyle, N.C. Wyeth, and W.W. Denslow. Key words: children's literature; children's illustrators; Victorian age; children's picture book; Winnie the Pooh; Peter Rabbit; 'Through the Looking Glass'; 'The House that Jack Built'; 'Beauty and the Beast'.
| Item number | 26708 |
|---|---|
| Category | Book |
| Type | Criticism/History |
| Dimensions | height 290mm; width 230mm; depth 30mm |
| Language | English |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Related people | Susan E. Meyer (author) |
Part of the Robin Allan Collection