Rip van Winkle

Irving, Washington

ISBN 10: 0803712642 / ISBN 13: 9780803712645

Published by Dial, 1992

Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00108181388

Synopsis:

The most well-known, Americanized version of the European folktale follows the soporific experiences of Rip Van Winkle, who sleeps through the American Revolution, and is complemented by watercolor art from a turn-of-the-century illustrator.

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: Dial
Publication Date: 1992
Binding: Hardcover
Illustrator: Rackham, Arthur
Condition: Good