Synopsis
One of America's favorite legends is adapted by an award-winning illustrator and author for a new, visually breathtaking storybook. Locker magnificently portrays the beauty of the rugged Catskill Mountains, where Rip Van Winkle awoke after 20 years to find a vastly changed world. NCSS-CBC Notable Children's Trade Book in the Field of Social Studies.
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From the Back Cover
These magnificent illustrations, created for a 1905 edition of Washington Irving's enchanting fairy tale, established Arthur Rackham as a leading illustrator of his time. The illustrations featured traits that soon were to characterize much of Rackham's art: flowing pen lines and muted watercolors, forests of looming trees, lovely fairy maidens, and quizzical troll-like figures. Today these images are recognized as among Rackham's very best works.
This edition features all 51 full-page color plates, as well as the full text of Irving's classic tale. And enduring foundation of Catskill lore, the captivating narrative recounts the fanciful adventures of an amiable ne'er-do-well colonial farmer who wanders into the highlands, falls asleep after drinking with a band of strange little mountain men, and wakes twenty years later in a world that has passed him by.
Effusing a gentle humor, Rackham's art is a constant reminder of a more innocent era. This edition—sure to enchant art lovers—will also delight Rackham devotees and fantasy fans alike.
From the Inside Flap
The wonderful story of Rip Van Winkle, which is today considered a classic in American literature, was written in 1820 by Washington Irving. About one hundred years later, N.C. Wyeth, one of the United States' greatest illustrators, created for Irving's story the marvelous paintings and drawings that appear in this book.
Now come along and meet Rip, his neighbors, and his children?and those mysterious men who play ninepins up in the mountains.
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Rip Van Winkle
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Scholastic Paperbacks (edition ), 1968
ISBN 10: 0590401106
ISBN 13: 9780590401104
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 0590401106-7-1
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Rip Van Winkle
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Condition: Good. Good condition. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # X03B-00791
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Rip Van Winkle
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Scholastic Paperbacks, 1968
ISBN 10: 0590401106
ISBN 13: 9780590401104
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Seller: ThriftBooksVintage, Tukwila, WA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Covers have light shelf rubbing with scuffing and smudging as well as bumping and creasing. Binding is sound. Interior covers have moderate age-toning and smudging with foxing. Page edges have age-toning and smudging with foxing. Interior pages are age-toned and smudged. This could have light cosmetic flaws, but remains in good condition. No dust jacket included with this book. This copy is the First Edition THUS of the published work. This copy is the Third Printing of the published work. Secure packaging for safe delivery. Seller Inventory # 1675124501
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Rip Van Winkle; or the Strange Men of the Mountains
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Paperback. Condition: New. A superstitious schoolmaster, in love with a wealthy farmer's daughter, has a terrifying encounter with a headless horseman. Seller Inventory # 9780590401104