Walter Crane
Список книг автора Walter CraneAladdin's Picture Book - Illustrated by Walter Crane
The classic Middle Eastern story of Aladdin is presented here in this modern edition, beautifully illustrated by Walter Crane. The famous tale is part of the widely-known collection «One Thousand and One Nights», added in the 18th century by Frenchman Antoine Galland. It tells the story of an impoverished young man called Aladdin who, with the help of a magic lamp that he finds, becomes rich and powerful beyond his wildest dreams. An exciting an charming tale, «Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp» is perfect bedtime reading material for children. Walter Crane (1845 – 1915) was an English book illustrator and artist considered as being among the most prolific and influential children's book producers of his generation. Crane also played a significant role in the Arts and Crafts movement, producing many illustrations, paintings, children's books, and more. Some notable books Crane illustrated include: Edmund Spenser's «Faerie Queene» (1894-1896), «Sleeping Beauty and Other Fairy Tales» (1910), and «A Fairy Garland» (1929). Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage classic illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.
The Art & Illustration of Walter Crane
A prominent figure in the Victorian art world, Walter Crane not only participated in the late nineteenth century's publishing revolution but also led the way toward the Golden Age of Illustration. Crane was instrumental in the transition from simple black-and-white illustrations for children's books to gallery-quality artwork. This original collection features more than one hundred of the influential artist's brilliant images. It constitutes a survey of his paintings as well as a visual history of the development of the first color illustrations.Few artists of Crane's generation achieved careers as varied and successful as his. This compilation reflects the diversity of his subjects, from images for alphabet books, nursery rhymes, and fairy tales to scenes from stories of King Arthur and Robin Hood to illustrations inspired by the classics of Shakespeare, Hawthorne, and Spenser. Editor Jeff A. Menges provides an Introduction that places the artist and his works in historic context.
