The Art of Arthur Rackham: Celebrating 150 Years of the Great British Artist - Pook Press

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n This book, The Art of Arthur Rackham, celebrates 150 years of one of the best and most loved artists in British history. Over his long and illustrious career, he contributed to an extensive number of books, magazines and periodicals, resulting in a vast array of original artworks. In this book, Pook Press brings together 150 of the best of Rackham's stunning illustrations, sourced from rare and original books. These incredible images cover Rackham's career from his landmark 1905 edition of Rip Van Winkle to classic books such as Undine, A Midsummer Night's Dream and Grimm's Fairy Tales and his final publication, The Wind in the Willows. The book also contains a biography of Rackham's personal, professional and artistic life. n An immersive confessional from a bitter ex-civil servant, this classic Russian novella is set in St. Petersburg in the 1860s. Notes from the Underground is Dostoevsky's early masterpiece and is one of the first examples of existentialist literature. Fyodor Dostoevsky's narrator is the anonymous voice of the masterful novella. Retired and isolated from society, he is bitter, contemptuous, and contemplative as he presents his anecdotes and philosophical outlooks. Presented as an extract from the narrator's memoirs, Notes from the Underground is divided into two parts. Opening with a monologue attacking Western philosophy, Dostoevsky follows this theoretical exploration with the anti-hero's accounts of various destructive and restorative life experiences. First published in 1864, Notes from the Underground is an analysis of human psychology and demonstrates Dostoevsky's sharp wit and keen understanding of the psyche. A landmark in classic literature, this volume is a must-read for everyone. This edition features a specially-commissioned biography of the author. n In celebration of Arthur Rackham's 150th birthday, this volume features 150 of the Golden Age Illustrator's most beautiful works. This gorgeous collection showcases a breadth of enchanting images from pioneering illustrator, Arthur Rackham. Featuring artwork from treasured classics such as A Midsummer Night's Dream, Grimm's Fairy Tales, and Undine, as well as his wondrous 1905 edition of Rip Van Winkle, and his final publication, The Wind in the Willows, this book is a treasure nIn celebration of Arthur Rackham's 150th birthday, this volume features 150 of the Golden Age Illustrator's most beautiful works. This gorgeous collection showcases a breadth of enchanting<