Rip Van Winkle - Couverture rigide

Neill, John R.; Irving, Washington

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1606600311 ISBN 13 : 9781606600313

Editeur : Dover Children's, 2013

Synopsis

Ce charmant objet de collection à couverture rigide plaira à la fois aux admirateurs de l'art emblématique de N. C. Wyeth et au conte intemporel de Washington Irving du oisif de la vallée de l'Hudson qui dort pendant 20 ans. Wyeth se classe parmi les illustrateurs de livres les plus connus d'Amérique, et ses neuf plaques de couleur et de nombreuses autres illustrations en noir et blanc en font un livre à chérir

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Product Description
This classic of Catskill lore, enhanced with lovely watercolors, established the reputation of Arthur Rackham, and today the images are recognized as among the artist's best works. Sure to enchant art lovers and Rackham devotees, this edition of all 51 full-page illustrations, plus Irving's complete story, will delight fantasy enthusiasts of all ages.

From the Inside Flap
The wonderful story of Rip Van Winkle, which is today considered a classic in American literature, was written in 1820 by Washington Irving. About one hundred years later, N.C. Wyeth, one of the United States' greatest illustrators, created for Irving's story the marvelous paintings and drawings that appear in this book. Now come along and meet Rip, his neighbors, and his children?and those mysterious men who play ninepins up in the mountains. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author
WashingtonIrving Was born in New York City in 1783. He lived in the United States, England, and Spain (where he served as an American diplomatic attache). A prolific author, Irving wrote The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., Diedrich Knickerbocker's History of New York, The Alhambra, and biographies of George Washington and Christopher Columbus, among other works. He is best remembered, however, for his two most famous stories, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle." --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Biographie de l'auteur

Washington Irving Was born in New York City in 1783. He lived in the United States, England, and Spain (where he served as an American diplomatic attache). A prolific author, Irving wrote The Sketch Book of Geoffrey Crayon, Gent., Diedrich Knickerbocker's History of New York, The Alhambra, and biographies of George Washington and Christopher Columbus, among other works. He is best remembered, however, for his two most famous stories, "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" and "Rip Van Winkle."

N[ewell] C[onvers] Wyeth is one of the most famous and beloved American illustrators of the twentieth century. A student of Howard Pyle's Brandywine School of American Illustration, Wyeth became known around the world for his work. His powerful, romantic illustrations for such classics as Treasure Island, Robin Hood, and Robinson Crusoe have shaped the imaginations of four generations.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Dover Children's
• Date d'édition: 2013
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1606600311
• ISBN 13: 9781606600313
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible