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DescriptionGeneration after generation, young imaginations find their way to Sherwood Forest to join Robin Hood and his merry men in the fellowship of the greenwood and the fight against injustice. Readers of all ages will delight in this deluxe hardcover volume, which presents the Scribners Classic edition by Paul Creswick and its brilliant color plates by N. C. Wyeth. In addition, this keepsake treasure features a generous selection of black-and-white drawings from Howard Pyles The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood. Storyteller/artist Howard Pyle was N. C. Wyeths teacher, and this rendition of their shared vision is a fitting tribute to one of folklores most beloved traditions.About the AuthorThe author of numerous childrens books, Paul Creswick (1866-1947) specialized in telling adventurous tales for young readers. His books include Aelfreds Days, Hasting the Pirate, The Smugglers of Barnards Head, and most notably, the Scribners Classic edition of Robin Hood. A product of Howard Pyles Brandywine School, Newell Convers Wyeth (1882-1945) ranked among the leading illustrators of popular fiction in the early 20th century. Best known for his illustrations for such classics as Treasure Island, King Arthur, and Rip van Winkle, he was also a prolific illustrator of magazine and advertising images. Illustrator, author, and teacher Howard Pyle (1853-1911) was the primary figure of the Brandywine School of illustration. His works epitomize the golden age of American illustration, consisting of tales and images remarkable for their engaging simplicity and penetrating realism.
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Vânzător: Elefant.ro
Brand: Calla Editions
