Great Children's Stories (Calla Editions) - Hardcover

Richardson, Frederick

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1606600850 ISBN 13: 9781606600856

Publisher: Calla Editions, 2016

Synopsis

This deluxe hardcover volume presents two classic picture books of the 1920s and '30s: Frederick Richardson's Book for Children and Old Old Tales Retold. Author and artist Frederick Richardson was highly influenced by the Art Nouveau movement, as reflected in his exquisite illustrations for "The Three Bears," "The Bremen Town Musicians," "The Little Red Hen," "The Straw Ox," and other beloved tales. Readers of all ages will rejoice in this magnificent edition, which restores both books to the format of their initial publication, complete with all of the original artwork.

About this title

About the Author:

American illustrator Frederick Richardson (1862–1937) studied at the St. Louis School of Fine Arts as well as the Académie Julian in Paris, and he taught at Chicago's Art Institute. Richardson worked for several newspapers, including the Chicago Daily News, and he illustrated L. Frank Baum's A Kidnapped Santa Claus, Queen Zixi of Ix, and Mother Goose: The Original Volland Edition.

About this edition

• Publisher: Calla Editions
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1606600850
• ISBN 13: 9781606600856
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 208