1936 Edgar Allan Poe Tales of Mystery and Imagination Harry Clarke Macabre 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 Harry Clarke. The book uniquely captures the symbiotic relationship between Poe’s darkly poetic narratives and Clarke’s hauntingly beautiful illustrations. Serving as a remarkable fusion of literary and visual art, Clarke’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 Clarke’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.
1936 Edgar Allan Poe Tales of Mystery and Imagination Harry Clarke Macabre 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 Harry Clarke. The book uniquely captures the symbiotic relationship between Poe’s darkly poetic narratives and Clarke’s hauntingly beautiful illustrations. Serving as a remarkable fusion of literary and visual art, Clarke’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 Clarke’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: #24841
Price: $499
POE, Edgar Allan; CLARKE, Harry (Illus.)
Tales of Mystery and Imagination by Edgar Allan Poe. Illustrated by Harry Clarke.
New York: Tudor Publishing Co., 1936.
Details:
- Collation: Complete
- 412, [2]
- 32 illustrations
- 8 tipped-in color illustrations
- 24 black and white plates
- Language: English
- Binding: Hardcover; secure
- Black cloth with paper pictorial label
- Size: ~10.75in X 8.25in (27.5cm x 21cm)
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24841
Category
Literature
Authors
POE, Edgar Allan; CLARKE, Harry (Illus.)
Printing Date
20th Century
Language
English
Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete