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.
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
- 317, [1]
- 12 tipped-in color plates (including frontispiece)
- 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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41126
Categories
Esoteric & Occult
Literature
Authors
POE, Edgar Allan; RACKHAM, Arthur (Illus.)
Printing Date
20th Century
Language
English
Binding
Leather
Book Condition
Excellent
Collation
Complete