Rip Van Winkle

Irving, W.

ISBN 10: 0517119420 / ISBN 13: 9780517119426

Published by Gramercy,US, 1994

Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged. Seller Inventory # wbs4714619878

Synopsis:

The classic tale of the man who slept for twenty years is enhanced by color and black-and-white illustrations of a noted artist.

From the Back Cover:

These magnificent illustrations, created for a 1905 edition of Washington Irving's enchanting fairy tale, established Arthur Rackham as a leading illustrator of his time. The illustrations featured traits that soon were to characterize much of Rackham's art: flowing pen lines and muted watercolors, forests of looming trees, lovely fairy maidens, and quizzical troll-like figures. Today these images are recognized as among Rackham's very best works.
This edition features all 51 full-page color plates, as well as the full text of Irving's classic tale. And enduring foundation of Catskill lore, the captivating narrative recounts the fanciful adventures of an amiable ne'er-do-well colonial farmer who wanders into the highlands, falls asleep after drinking with a band of strange little mountain men, and wakes twenty years later in a world that has passed him by.
Effusing a gentle humor, Rackham's art is a constant reminder of a more innocent era. This edition sure to enchant art lovers will also delight Rackham devotees and fantasy fans alike."

Bibliographic Details

Title: Rip Van Winkle
Publisher: Gramercy,US
Publication Date: 1994
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: N.C. Wyeth
Condition: Very Good