Rip Van Winkle

Washington Irving; John Howe

ISBN 10: 0316375780 / ISBN 13: 9780316375788

Published by Little Brown & Co, 1988

Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0316375780I3N00

Synopsis:

The classic tale of a henpecked husband who escapes to the mountains and falls asleep for twenty years

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: Little Brown & Co
Publication Date: 1988
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket