The Complete Works of Francois Rabelais, illustrated

The Complete Works of Doctor François Rabelais, illustrated by English artist Frank C. Papé, is a celebrated and collectible two-volume edition of Gargantua and Pantagruel. First published in 1927 by John Lane The Bodley Head, this version features classic translations by Sir Thomas Urquhart and Peter Motteux, complemented by Papé's detailed, humorous, and grotesque black-and-white illustrations (see images 2 & 3 for examples). This printing is from 1933. For further details see image (title page) with the full title and credits. Copyright © John Lane / Bodley Head.