From the gothic fantasies of Amy Brown to Myrea Pettit's gentle, playful creatures, this breathtaking collection of superbly reproduced paintings celebrates the finest in fairy art. The new and modern artists whose work appears here triumphantly occupy the space left by such innovators as Arthur Rackham and Cicely Mary Baker. Some have rebelled against the old...
Read moreFrom the gothic fantasies of Amy Brown to Myrea Pettit's gentle, playful creatures, this breathtaking collection of superbly reproduced paintings celebrates the finest in fairy art. The new and modern artists whose work appears here triumphantly occupy the space left by such innovators as Arthur Rackham and Cicely Mary Baker. Some have rebelled against the old traditions or turned them on their head; others follow in the paths forged by earlier masters. Each one has chosen his or her favorite pieces, and all the illustrators reveal their inspiration, preferred techniques, and working methods. Pen-and ink, watercolor, oil, pastel: every medium is represented in gorgeous images by Jasmine Becket, Linda Biggs, James Browne, Ryu Takeuchi, Paulina Stuckey, Linda Ravenscroft, and many others.
