This 1912 edition of Aesop’s Fables is a classic of the golden age of book illustration, renowned primarily for the art of Arthur Rackham. While the fables themselves are the timeless, brief moral tales attributed to the ancient Greek storyteller Aesop, the book’s enduring significance lies in Rackham’s visual interpretation. His distinctive style—characterized by sinuous lines, earthy watercolors, and a blend of the whimsical and the grotesque—breathes vivid life into the animal protagonists. From the cunning fox to the proud lion, Rackham’s creatures are imbued with rich personality and human-like emotion, perfectly capturing the wit and wisdom of the fables. With 13 full-page color illustrations and is further enriched by his detailed, charming B/W designs that accompany many of the tales. More than just a collection of stories, this edition is a cohesive art object, making it a highly prized and influential work that showcases Rackham at the height of his powers.
Aesop’s Fables – Arthur Rackham 1912 | 1st Edition
$350.00
- Author:
V.S. Verson Jones; Arthur Rackham Illustrator - Publisher:
Doubleday, NY 1912 - Binding:
Hardcover - Condition:
Very Good - Size:
8vo - Attributes:
First Edition, Illustrated
First US edition, first printing, sm. 8vo. Gray cloth, pictorial paste-down. Binding tight, spine sunned and toned, internally clean, unmarked, light foxing to pages’ edges throughout. With 13 color plates and numerous B/W illustrations by Arthur Rackham. One of his best works. Good or better.
