by Edmund Dulac (illustrator) and Jeff A. Menges (editor)
One of the most influential and prolific illustrators of children's books during the early twentieth century, Edmund Dulac brought countless fairy tales to life through his distinct artistic style, subtle use of colour, and fanciful compositions. This archive of masterworks by the renowned illustrator, all reproduced from rare early editions, contains 55 of his most beguiling images.
Included are exquisite illustrations for "The Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," "The Snow Queen," "The Nightingale," "Princess Badoura," "The Real Princess," "The Mermaid," and other tales.
With 54 numbered full-colour plates, in addition to two frontispieces.
Condition: illustrated glossy paper wraps, a fine copy.
Published by Dover Publications, 2004 ISBN 13: 978-0-486-43669-2 ISBN 10: 0-486-43669-1
