The Art of Arthur Rackham

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.