1935 Edgar Allan Poe 1ed
Tales Occult Mystery & Imagination Arthur Rackham ART
“Tales of Mystery and Imagination” is a
captivating compilation of Edgar Allan Poe’s iconic tales, brilliantly brought
to life by the artistry of Arthur Rackham. The book uniquely captures the
symbiotic relationship between Poe’s darkly poetic narratives and Rackham’s
hauntingly beautiful illustrations. Serving as a remarkable fusion of literary
and visual art, Rackham’s creations enhance the mystifying and imaginative
ambiance that is intrinsic to Poe’s work.
This collection curates twenty-nine of Poe’s
spellbinding tales, each accompanied by one of Rackham’s images that range from
ethereal to eerie, echoing Poe’s unparalleled prowess in exploring the macabre
and the surreal. Notable stories such as “The Pit and the Pendulum,” “The
Murders in the Rue Morgue,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,”
and “The Descent into the Maelstrom” are all part of this
enticing selection.
Item number: #41126
Price: $599
POE, Edgar Allan; RACKHAM, Arthur (Illus.)
Tales of Mystery & Imagination
London: George G. Harrap and Co. LTD., 1935. First [Rackham]
Edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete
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317, [1]
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12 tipped-in color
plates (including frontispiece)
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17 full-page black
and white illustrations
· References: Latimore / Haskell, pg. 72-73;
Riall, pg. 189
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
·
Size: ~10in X 7.75in
(25.5cm x 19.5cm)
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