Arabian Nights, illustrated by Maxfield Parrish, one of America's most loved illustrator. First published in 1909 by Scribners & Sons. This is Parrish's most popular book, still in print today. It is not his best work and the quality of reproduction have lots of be desired. It is far behind the quality

The Pied Piper of Hamelin is the latest Arthur Rackham's book illustrations addition to our gallery. This is one of his later work, first published in 1934 by George Harrap 1934, with 4 color plates. Enjoy.

Here is the latest addition to our gallery. The Stealers of Light, illustrated by the famed Edmund Dulac. First published by Hodder Stoughton 1916. It's one of the rare time that a Dulac's work is not profusely illustrated, especially during the height of his career. The illustrations are still amazing 

Mabel Lucie Attwell's is one of the most well-known and loved woman illustrators of the Golden Age. It's easy to see why, her illustrations lacks details some some overly "sweet". But her chubby, winsome figures, simple palette, catchy composition is pleasing to the eyes won over the hearts of many children a hundred years ago and still do today. Many of her books are still in print print to this date. Here is one of her early work: Grimm's Fairy Tales. Published by Raphael Tuck, circa 1912. Enjoy. 

I was quite busy the last few months and did not have time to add anything new to my site. Here is another beautiful Fairy Tales book, illustrated by a lesser known illustrator, Charles Buckles Fall. The Golderod Fairy Book was first published by Dodd & Mead, NY 1903. It's clear from the illustrations that it's one his earliest works. Poor colors balance, weak

I spent my Memorial holiday re-scanning a few of my favorite books and I'd like to present the most beautiful illustrated rendition of Edgar Allan Poe's classic "Tales of Mystery and Imagination" by the Irish artist, Harry Clarke.

Harry Clarke the younger was exposed to art (and in particular Art Nouveau) at an early age. He went to school in Belvedere College in Dublin. By his late teens, he was studying stained glass at the Dublin Art School. While there his The Consecration of St. Mel, Bishop of Longford, by St. Patrick won the gold medal for stained glass work in the 1910 Board of Education National Competition.