Robin Hood: A Classic Illustrated Edition (Classic Illustrated, CLAS) - Hardcover

Vivian, E. Charles

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0811833992 ISBN 13: 9780811833998

Publisher: Chronicle Books, 2002

Synopsis

For generations, readers of all ages have delighted in the adventures of Robin Hood. The legend of the Prince of Thieves dates back as far as 1200 A.D., and versions of the story have been illustrated by some of the worlds most notable artists. The latest entry in Chronicles Classic Illustrated Edition series, this lavishly illustrated book features over 100 of the best images from the 12th to the 20th centuries, including works by N. C. Wyeth, Howard Pyle, Walter Crane, Honor C. Appleton, and Harry Theaker. This gallery of images, combined with E. Charles Vivians classic version of the tale, is an unforgettable treat.

About this title

About the Author:

Cooper Edens is an author and illustrator who lives in Seattle, Washington. His other books include The Night Before Christmas (0-8118-1712-1), The Glorious Christmas Songbook (0-8118-2204-4), and Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (0-8118-2274-5), all published by Chronicle Books.

From School Library Journal:

Grade 5 Up-Using the same approach he took when creating editions of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland (2000), Peter Pan (2000), and Pinocchio (2001, all Chronicle), Edens has selected more than 100 full-color and black-and-white illustrations from the 12th to the 20th centuries for this presentation. The 23 known artists represented include N. C. Wyeth, Howard Pyle, and Walter Crane. The work of several unknown illustrators of everything from the Bayeux Tapestry, a medieval psalter, and an 18th-century chapbook to comic books, a card game, and shoe advertisements is also included. Accompanied by Vivian's 1906 version of the text, this collection of vintage art is an attractive reminder of the importance of the Robin Hood legend in Western culture. Seeing several artists' interpretations of the same well-known scene, such as Robin Hood and Little John's first encounter at the bridge or the tournament where Robin Hood wins the silver arrow, adds a fascinating dimension to the history of the legend. The absence of captions to identify the illustrations is disappointing. Although information on the art and dates are provided in a section of acknowledgments at the end of the book, the arrangement by artist's name (including 13 entries for "unknown illustrator") rather than by page number makes the task of locating data about a particular image cumbersome and time-consuming. Despite this small difficulty, the volume will be welcomed by children's literature enthusiasts/collectors, Robin Hood scholars, and those children with a passion for what Edens calls "an excitingly vivid legend."-Ginny Gustin, Sonoma County Library System, Santa Rosa, CA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0811833992
• ISBN 13: 9780811833998
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 176