'Building the house for Maimie' [page 104] Art Nouveau Original Vintage Print by Arthur Rackham from Peter Pan in Kensington Gasrdens
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1906. Arthur Rackham. No Binding.
“Myth is much more important and true than history. History is just journalism and you know how reliable that is.”
------ Joseph Campbell ------
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1906. Arthur Rackham. No Binding.
London: Willian Heinemann, London, 1907, 1907. Arthur Rackham. Background Information: Arthur Rackham is widely regarded as one of the leading illustrators from the 'Golden Age' of British book illustration which encompassed the years from 1900 until the start of the First World War. During that period, there was a strong.....
Rochester: The Boydell Press, 2004. A Fine Soft cover. The tales drawn together in this book, from a wide range of medieval sources, span the centuries from the dawn of Christianity to the age of the Plantagenets.
London: Warne, 2009. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. The story follows a typical day in Fairyopolis, from sunrise to sunset!Each scene contains a paper- engineered viewer revealing a magical 3-D scene of Flower Fairies going about their daily life!Each set in a different natural environment with distinctive color schemes. Children.....
Philadelphia: Henry Altemus Co, 1889. Thomas Bulfinch's The Age of Fable simplifies and preserves classical mythology, making it accessible to modern readers, while promoting an understanding of ancient cultures and their lasting influence on literature and art. A classic of the subject. A collection of Greek, Roman, Eastern and Northern.....
London: Golden Cockerel Press, 1950. No. 204 of a Limited Edition of 370 copies. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- Comenius wrote the Labyrinth while a religious refugee during the Thirty Years' War. His vision of the world as a city where everyone wears 'rose-colored glasses' of delusion remains one of the most.....
New York: Doubleday and Company, 1972. First Edition, Thus. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --The husband-and-wife team of Edgar Parin and Ingri d'Aulaire are pillars of the children's literature pantheon, perhaps best known for their Caldecott-winning 'Abraham Lincoln'. Their work is characterized by a deep commitment to traditional printmaking techniques that were already.....
Cambridge: University Press, 1930. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --Eddison’s translation was a reactionary and brilliant effort to replace the 1893 W.C. Green version. By utilizing his mastery of Old Norse and his own unique literary philosophy, Eddison sought to preserve the 'ruggedness' and 'Northernness'.....
London: Henry G. Bohn, 1854. First English Translation. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE --Joseph Ennemoser was one of the first scientists to treat the Labyrinth of the Mind as a measurable field. He was famous for his demonstrations on how delusions and supernatural events could be explained through magnetism. This 1854 edition arrived.....
New York: Coward-McCann, Inc, 1944. 5th Impression. This hardcover treasury of Mother Goose rhymes stands as the finest achievement of the beloved husband-and-wife team, winners of the 1949 Caldecott Medal. Containing more than 170 lovingly detailed color and pen-and-ink illustrations.
New York: HarperCollins, 2000. Illustrations by Michael Hague. First Edition, First Printing. Fine Hardcover in a Fine Dust Jacket. Hague's meticulous selection of fairy tales from around the world is beautifully complemented by his intricate and evocative illustrations into a captivating journey into the enchanting realm of folklore and fantasy.....
New York: Heritage Press, 1957. Uncle Remus comprises a rich tapestry of animal tales, songs, and oral traditions sourced from the African American community in the Southern United States. Reflecting didactic themes akin to Aesop's fables and Jean de La Fontaine's narratives, these stories are woven around the endearing figure.....
New York: Watson-Guptill, 2004. Stiff Illustrated Wraps. Aimed at all those who love fantasy art, this latest instruction guide from best-selling author Christopher Hart deals with all the popular ingredients of the faerie kingdom-faerie personalities, faeries at work, faeries at play, faerie expressions, faeries in flight, faerie magic, faeries facing.....
New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1947. First Edition, First Printing. Very Good in a Very Good Dust Jacket. A Book full of the magic of the Irish countryside and the elusive beauty of Ireland itself. ---- Pamela Hinkson is the only daughter of Irish poet Katharine Tynan; although she was.....
London: Dorset Press, 1992. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. An in-depth exploration of Europe’s most famous haunted sites and ghostly legends; Holzer, a leading paranormal researcher, presents historical accounts, folklore, and firsthand reports from castles, villages, and historic locations across the continent. The book examines how cultural, historical, and religious contexts.....
Ideals Publishing Co., 1958. Describes the customs of 31 countries, each with an illustrated page.
London: Hodder and Stoughton, 1913. Illustrated by Edward Dulac (1882-1953). First Printing, Trade. HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE -- Edmund Dulac was a titan of the 'Gift Book' era, but Princess Badoura stands apart for its stylistic evolution. By 1913, Dulac was moving away from the 'rackham-esque' murky tones toward the brilliant, saturated colors.....
Rutland, Vermont & Japan. Charles E. Tuttle Company, 1970. First Edition, Thus. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. 12 traditional Chinese folktales that delve into themes of human desire, emotion, nature, and ambition. They explore the blurred lines between reality and illusion, a recurring motif in Chinese literature. The tales are drawn.....
Chicago: Albert - Whitman, 1930. Illustrated by M. Connie E. Little Sandman and the Fifty Famous Sky Stories: A Child's Book of Familiar Sky Legends is a delightful journey through celestial tales that captivates both young readers and the young-at-heart. This enchanting collection, beautifully illustrated and thoughtfully compiled, invites readers.....
New York: Doubleday & Company, 1948. Illustrations by Watson, Aldren. Very Good in a Very Good Dust Jacket. The Jungle Book first published in 1894 is a collection of stories by the English author Rudyard Kipling. Most of the characters are animals such as Shere Khan the tiger and Baloo.....
New York: Ballantine Books, 1987. A reimagining of the ancient Welsh myth of Pryderi, a legendary chieftain of Dyfed, drawn from sources such as the Mabinogion and Welsh Triads. This retelling blends the supernatural and the mortal realms, creating a powerful narrative that explores the complexity of identity, leadership, and.....
Chicago: The Book House for Children, 1952. Illustrated by Katharine Sturges, Twenty-third Printing. Little Pictures of Japan introduces readers to the Japanese poets, known as "Friends of Moon and Winds," who composed tiny poems that capture the essence of Japanese life. These poems, called hokku, are incredibly brief, often comprising.....
Chicago: The Book House For Children, 1916. Illustrated by Maud & Miska Petersham. Decorated Cloth Hardcovers. Tales Told in Holland is a collection of Dutch folk stories, translations of Dutch poetry, and old nursery rhymes. The book covers stories from all eleven Dutch provinces, showcasing the diverse cultural heritage of.....
New York: Harry N Abrams Inc., 1995. First Edition, First Printing. Fine Hardcover in a Fine Dust Jacket. This compendium of snake iconography and lore from ancient times. This book is heavily illustrated with works of art depicting serpents and dragons in their many mythological roles as well as realistic.....
Reykjavik, Iceland: Iceland Review, 2002. Soft cover. This book contains an informative introduction outlining the world view, ideas and beliefs of the pagan Icelanders, followed by an account of the creation and individual gods. In the second half, the stories of the gods are retold, from the humorous adventures of.....