Harry Clarke – illustratör

This hardback edition presents Poe's iconic tales and poems with printed edges and decorative endpapers. From The Tell-Tale Heart to The Raven, it celebrates the master of gothic horror and mystery.

Originally published in 1916, Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen, is illustrated with the magnificent colour and black and white illustrations of Harry Clarke. This collection contains twenty-four of Andersen’s stories, including such well-known and loved tales as ‘The Little Mermaid, ‘The Steadfast Tin Soldier’, ‘The Ugly Duckling’, ‘The Snow Queen’, ‘The Nightingale’ and ‘The Red Shoes’.Hans Christian Andersen (1805-1875) was a Danish poet and author celebrated for his children’s stories but perhaps best known for his fables and fairy tales – meant for both adults and children. They were frequently written in a colloquial style, using idioms and spoke language in a manner previously unseen in Danish literature. Though simple at first glance, Andersen’s stories often convey sophisticated moral teachings, in equal measure heart-breaking and heart-warming.The stories of Fairy Tales by Hans Andersen are accompanied by the dazzling illustrations of a master of the trade; Harry Clarke (1889 – 1931). Clarke was an Irish stained-glass artist and book illustrator – and a leading figure in the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement. His drawings were inspired by the Art Nouveax style so typical of this period – and his sinuous lines combined with delicate colouring earned him a reputation as a preeminent illustrator of the ‘Golden Age.’ Presented alongside the text, his illustrations further refine and elucidate Andersen’s captivating narratives.

Originally published in 1922, The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault is a wonderful collection of some true classics of children’s literature. Perrault (1628 – 1703) was among the first writers to bring magical children’s stories into the literary mainstream, proving to his original seventeenth century readers that such works were important, enjoyable, as well as thought-provoking. They remain as popular today, as they were then. This edition contains ten of Perrault''s most famous works, including ‘Cinderilla’, ‘Little Red Riding Hood’, ‘Sleeping Beauty in The Wood’, and ‘The Master Cat - or Puss in Boots’, ''Blue Beard'', ''Donkeyskin'' and others. The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault are accompanied by the dazzling illustrations of a master of the trade; Harry Clarke (1889 – 1931). Clarke was an Irish stained-glass artist and book illustrator – and a leading figure in the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement. His drawings were inspired by the Art Nouveax style so typical of this period – and his sinuous lines combined with delicate colouring earned him a reputation as a preeminent illustrator of the ‘Golden Age.’ Presented alongside the text, Clarke’s enchanting creations serve to further refine and enhance Perrault’s magical storytelling – making this a book to be enjoyed and appreciated, by both young and old alike.

This collection, Tales of Mystery and Imagination encompasses twenty-nine of Poe’s finest stories – comprising all the terrifying and bewildering narratives that typify his work. It includes: ‘Morella’, ‘Ligeia’, ‘The Murders in Rue Morgue’, ‘The Masque of Red Death’, ‘The Black Cat’ and many others. Edgar Allan Poe (1809 – 1849) was an American poet, writer and literary critic who belonged to the Romantic Movement. He contributed greatly to the genres of horror and science fiction, and his thrilling tales earned him considerable fame during his lifetime, and after his death. Whilst his first work, ‘Tamerlane and Other Poems’ was published in 1827 in relative obscurity, it was the publication of ‘The Raven and Other Poems’ in 1845, that brought him instant success.The stories in Tales of Mystery and Imagination are accompanied by the dazzling illustrations of a master of the trade; Harry Clarke (1889 – 1931). Clarke was an Irish stained-glass artist and book illustrator – and a leading figure in the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement. His drawings were inspired by the Art Nouveax style so typical of this period – and his sinuous lines combined with delicate colouring earned him a reputation as a preeminent illustrator of the ‘Golden Age.’ Presented alongside the text, his illustrations further refine and elucidate Poe’s captivating narratives.Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s literature – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. Our collection showcases classic fairy tales, children’s stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors.

This beautifully designed treasury gathers Hans Christian Andersen's most beloved fairy tales in a gilt-stamped, hardcover volume, abundantly illustrated by full-color and black-and-white images by Golden Age master Harry Clarke. Offering such classics as "The Snow Queen," "The Nightingale," and "The Wild Swan," this masterful collection showcases Clarke's peerless artistry as he highlights the mythic and uncanny qualities of Andersen's timeless stories. This stunning book will be a welcome addition to any discerning library, private or public.

Melusine decides to make love potions, but she'd better be careful: One too many drops of libidinous toad's saliva and the decoction will be explosive; minus three hairs off an enamoured bat and the charming prince will become a hideous monster.

Melusine, the young witch-in-training, divides her time between studying at the sorcery school and working au pair at the local vampire's castle. That's a lot of pressure, and she needs some distractions and fun too. So, what better way to take your mind off things than a good old-fashioned session of story telling with your friends? Dragons, enchanters, princes and princesses all get the fairy tale treatment - except, well, Melusine's no fairy -

Take out your nicest shrouds, dust off your coffins, and slick your spider webs: Melusine invites you to the great vampire ball. The little witch is back in a new series of gags, dreadfully funny as always. All her family is there: the witches Adrazelle and Cancrelune, of course, but also Mister and Madam, the owners of the haunted castle.

This Edgar Allan Poe collection comprises his complete works: detective tales, horror stories, mysteries, novels, poetry, essays and much more. The edition also includes the extensive account of the writer''s life and literary studies of his works.NovelsThe Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of NantucketThe Journal of Julius RodmanShort StoriesThe Murders in the Rue MorgueThe Mystery of Marie RogêtThe Purloined LetterThe Gold-BugThe Thousand-and-Second Tale of ScheherazadeThe Man of the CrowdThe Tell-Tale HeartThe Fall of the House of UsherThe Cask of AmontilladoThe Black CatThe Masque of the Red DeathThe Pit and the PendulumLigeiaThe Oval PortraitA Tale of the Ragged MountainsEleonoraA DreamMetzengersteinThe AssignationBereniceMorellaWilliam WilsonThe Imp of the PerverseHop-FrogThe Light-HouseMs. Found in a BottleA Descent into the MaelstromThe Facts in the Case of M. ValdemarThe Balloon-HoaxMesmeric RevelationSome Words with a MummyMystificationThe Premature BurialThe Oblong BoxThe SpectaclesThe System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. FetherThe SphinxThe Island of the FayThe Landscape GardenMorning on the WissahicconThe Domain of ArnheimLandor''s CottageThe Duc de l''OmeletteA Tale of JerusalemLoss of BreathBon-BonLionizingKing PestFour Beasts in One – The Homo-CameleopardHow to Write a Blackwood ArticleA PredicamentThe Devil in the BelfryThe Man That Was Used UpThe Business ManWhy the Little Frenchman Wears His Hand in a SlingNever Bet the Devil Your HeadThree Sundays in a WeekDiddlingThe Angel of the OddThe Literary Life of Thingum Bob, Esq.Mellonta TautaVon Kempelen and His DiscoveryX-ing a ParagrabThe Power of WordsThe Conversation of Eiros and CharmionThe Colloquy of Monos and UnaShadowSilence…The Complete Poetical WorksPlaysEssays & MiscellaneaThe Life and Letters of Edgar Allan PoeMemorandum (Autobiographical Essay)The Dreamer – Life and Work of Edgar Allan Poe

This carefully edited collection of complete works of Edgar Allan Poe is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents:NovelsThe Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of NantucketThe Journal of Julius RodmanShort StoriesThe Murders in the Rue MorgueThe Mystery of Marie RogêtThe Purloined LetterThe Gold-BugThe Thousand-and-Second Tale of ScheherazadeThe Man of the CrowdThe Tell-Tale HeartThe Fall of the House of UsherThe Cask of AmontilladoThe Black CatThe Masque of the Red DeathThe Pit and the PendulumLigeiaThe Oval PortraitA Tale of the Ragged MountainsEleonoraA DreamMetzengersteinThe AssignationBereniceMorellaWilliam WilsonThe Imp of the PerverseHop-FrogThe Light-HouseMs. Found in a BottleA Descent into the MaelstromThe Facts in the Case of M. ValdemarThe Balloon-HoaxMesmeric RevelationSome Words with a MummyMystificationThe Premature BurialThe Oblong BoxThe SpectaclesThe System of Dr. Tarr and Prof. FetherThe SphinxThe Island of the FayThe Landscape GardenMorning on the WissahicconThe Domain of ArnheimLandor''s CottageThe Duc de l''OmeletteA Tale of JerusalemLoss of BreathBon-BonLionizingKing PestFour Beasts in One – The Homo-CameleopardHow to Write a Blackwood ArticleA PredicamentThe Devil in the BelfryThe Man That Was Used UpThe Business ManWhy the Little Frenchman Wears His Hand in a SlingNever Bet the Devil Your HeadThree Sundays in a WeekDiddlingThe Angel of the OddThe Literary Life of Thingum Bob, Esq.Mellonta TautaVon Kempelen and His DiscoveryX-ing a ParagrabThe Power of WordsThe Conversation of Eiros and CharmionThe Colloquy of Monos and UnaShadowSilence…The Complete Poetical WorksPlaysEssays & MiscellaneaThe Life and Letters of Edgar Allan PoeMemorandum (Autobiographical Essay)The Dreamer – Life and Work of Edgar Allan PoeEdgar Allan Poe (1809-1849) was an American writer, editor, and literary critic, best known for his poetry and short stories.