James Stephens

Irish Fairy Tales Illustrated James Stephens

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 is working to republish these classic works in affordable, high-quality, color 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 humor and dreamlike romance add to the enchantment and fantasy of children's literature.