This gorgeous edition of The Night Before Christmas is illustrated by Arthur Rackham, one of the best and most loved artists in British history.
‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house
Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse...'
This wonderful yuletide poem, originally known under the title ‘A Visit from St. Nicholas’ is a Christmas classic. The poem is traditionally accredited to Clement Clarke Moore (1779 – 1863) and has been labelled ‘the best-known verses ever written by an American’. It is largely responsible for conceptions of ‘Santa Claus’ and his association with his reindeer and sleigh. Arthur Rackham‘s illustrations capture the legend of Santa and the magic of Christmas perfectly with his beautiful watercolours and line drawings.
This wonderful poem has been hugely popular from the mid-nineteenth century until today and is still being read by adults and children during Christmas time.
Pook Press celebrates the great ‘Golden Age of Illustration‘ in children’s literature – a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.
Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was one of the premier illustrators of the early 20th Century. He illustrated many books, the first of which was published in 1893. Throughout his career he had developed a very individual style that is was to influence a whole generation of children, artists and other illustrators. His haunting humour and dreamlike romance adds to the enchantment and fantasy of children's literature.
Pook Press celebrates the great Golden Age of Illustration in children's literature. Many of the earliest children's books, particularly those dating back to the 1850s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. Pook Press are working to republish these classic works in affordable, high quality, colour editions, using the original text and artwork so these works can delight another generation of children. Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was one of the premier illustrators of the early 20th Century. He illustrated many books, the first of which was published in 1893. Throughout his career he had developed a very individual style that is was to influence a whole generation of children, artists and other illustrators. His haunting humour and dreamlike romance adds to the enchantment and fantasy of children's literature.
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Anbieter: Goodwill Southern California, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Zustand: USED_GOOD. Rackham, Arthur (illustrator). Book may have visible use and some wear. It may have minor creases on the cover and some folded pages. This is a used book but in good condition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 4CJH0200A78L
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Zustand: USED_GOOD. Rackham, Arthur (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 00066105093
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Hardcover. Zustand: USED_FAIR. No Jacket. Rackham, Arthur (illustrator). Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.65. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G1447478266I5N00
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Hardcover. Zustand: very good. Rackham, Arthur (illustrator). In Used Condition. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers Ubyused1447478266
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Zustand: Fair. Rackham, Arthur (illustrator). Acceptable/Fair condition. Book is worn, but the pages are complete, and the text is legible. Has wear to binding and pages, may be ex-library. 0.49. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 353-1447478266-acp
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Hardcover. Zustand: new. Rackham, Arthur (illustrator). Brand New Copy. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers BBB_new1447478266
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Zustand: New. Rackham, Arthur (illustrator). Book is in NEW condition. 0.49. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1447478266-2-1
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Hardcover. Zustand: very good. Rackham, Arthur (illustrator). Very Good Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers think_very_1447478266
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