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The fairy tale may be one of the most important cultural and social influences on children's lives. But until Fairy Tales and the Art of Subversion, little attention had been paid to the ways in which the writers and collectors of tales used traditional forms and genres in order to shape children's lives – their behavior, values, and relationship to society. As Jack Zipes convincingly shows, fairy tales have always been a powerful discourse, capable of being used to shape or destabilize attitudes and behavior within culture. For this new edition, the author has revised the work throughout and added a new introduction bringing this classic title up to date.
This collection gathers breathtaking art from early editions of "Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," and other classics. 180 elegant images — most in color — include works by Rackham, Dore, Dulac, Nielsen, and others.
This book contains contributions by the artists: Peter Callesen, Paul Morrison, Vanessa Jane Pfaff, Kiki Smith, Annelies Strba, and, Janaina Tschape. It includes essays by Angela Kingston and Stella Beddoe, and an introduction by Deborah Robinson. Fairy Tale looks at art that re-visits well-known fairy tales, fashioning them for our own times. It also explores artworks that are charged with the atmosphere of these tales. Fairy tales have never stopped evolving, and the featured artists have taken stories such as Little Red Riding Hood, Beauty and the Beast and The Little Mermaid, and have given them their own, surprising spin. Their work is discussed by curator of the exhibition, Angela Kingston while an essay by Stella Beddoe describes how fairy tales have developed over successive generations. Earlier versions of two fairy tales are also included in the book. This publication accompanies the exhibition of the same name at The New Art Gallery, Walsall and Chapter, Cardiff.
Irish Fairy Tales is a retelling of ten Irish folktales by the Irish author James Stephens. The English illustrator Arthur Rackham provided interior artwork, including numerous black and white illustrations and sixteen color plates. The stories are set in a wooded, Medieval Ireland filled with larger-than-life hunters, warriors, kings, and fairies. Many stories concern the Fianna and their captain, Fionn mac Uail, from the Fenian Cycle of Irish mythology.
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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 trove of Rackham’s talent. This volume would be the perfect gift for all lovers of Rackham’s art and those with an interest in the evolution of children’s book illustration.
Born in 1882 John Albert Bauer was a Swedish painter and illustrator. He studied at the Royal Swedish Academy of Arts and in 1904 he illustrated his first book, 'Lappland'. He is best known for his illustrations in early editions of 'Bland tomtar och troll' (Among Gnomes and Trolls), featuring stories of Swedish folklore and fairy tales. Bauer's troll illustrations were of a grotesque style but with a touch of humour, appealing to both children and adults alike. Most of his works are watercolours usually in muted colours over pen and ink line work. This enchanting compilation features 83 of Bauer's best works mostly from various editions of 'Bland tomtar och troll'. This superb collection is certain to delight lovers of fairy tale illustration and also Bauer admirers.
Since it was first published in 2005, Grimm Fairy Tales has been one of the hottest independent comics on the market. Featuring some of the most beautiful women in comics, Grimm Fairy Tales covers have been turning heads from day one. Collected digitally for the first time are the covers for the first 50 issues of this landmark series. With stunning artwork by some of the top artists in the industry including Al Rio, J. Scott Campbell and Eric Basuldua, this collector's edition is sure to be a fan favorite.
Five centuries of fascinating female creativity presented in more than 400 compelling artworks and one comprehensive volume The most extensive fully illustrated book of women artists ever published, Great Women Artists reflects an era where art made by women is more prominent than ever. In museums, galleries, and the art market, previously overlooked female artists, past and present, are now gaining recognition and value. Featuring more than 400 artists from more than 50 countries and spanning 500 years of creativity, each artist is represented here by a key artwork and short text. This essential volume reveals a parallel yet equally engaging history of art for an age that champions a greater diversity of voices. "Real changes are upon us, and today one can reel off the names of a number of first-rate women artists. Nevertheless, women are just getting started."—The New Yorker
Grimms’ fairy tales, originally collected in 1812, are a timeless chronicle of the possibilities our lives all have, and the full range of human nature. The stories remain just as relevant today as when they were first published over 200 years ago. To introduce these tales to a new generation, Uzzlepye Press presents Mirror Mirrored: An Artists' Edition of 25 Grimms' Tales, a special visual edition of 25 of the stories. It includes not only almost 2,000 vintage Grimms' illustrations remixed into the book alongside the story texts, but also work from 28 contemporary artists visually reimagining these stories.