Arthur Rackham: A Life with Illustration

About this book

The definitive and sumptuous biography of the one of the worlds most collectible illustrators contains a richly detailed account of his life along with beautifully enchanting pictures Examining the work of the illustrator Arthur Rackham this monograph traces his achievements throughout his illustrious career. Rackhams illustrations for such works as Alice in Wonderland A Midsummer Nights Dream Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens and Rip Van Winkle have attained the classic status of the writings themselvesand indeed in some cases they have become synonymous with them. His works were also included in numerous exhibitions in his lifetime including one at the Louvre in Paris in 1914. Rackham himself however has previously remained a shadowy figure. As well as featuring exquisite illustrations and sketches extracts from Rackhams correspondence and insightful commentary shed new light on this much-collected illustrator.