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Tales of Mystery & Imagination
by POE, Edgar Allan; RACKHAM, Arthur (Illus.)
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- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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1935 Edgar Allan Poe 1ed Tales Occult Mystery & Imagination Arthur Rackham ART
"Tales of Mystery and Imagination" is a captivating compilation of Edgar Allan Poe's iconic tales, brilliantly brought to life by the artistry of Arthur Rackham. The book uniquely captures the symbiotic relationship between Poe's darkly poetic narratives and Rackham's hauntingly beautiful illustrations. Serving as a remarkable fusion of literary and visual art, Rackham's creations enhance the mystifying and imaginative ambiance that is intrinsic to Poe's work.
This collection curates twenty-nine of Poe's spellbinding tales, each accompanied by one of Rackham's images that range from ethereal to eerie, echoing Poe's unparalleled prowess in exploring the macabre and the surreal. Notable stories such as "The Pit and the Pendulum,""The Murders in the Rue Morgue,""The Fall of the House of Usher,"and"The Descent into the Maelstrom" are all part of this enticing selection.
Item number: #41126
Price: $599
POE, Edgar Allan; RACKHAM, Arthur (Illus.)
Tales of Mystery & Imagination
London: George G. Harrap and Co. LTD., 1935. First [Rackham] Edition.
Details:
· Collation: Complete
o 317, [1]
o 12 tipped-in color plates (including frontispiece)
o 17 full-page black and white illustrations
· References: Latimore / Haskell, pg. 72-73; Riall, pg. 189
· Language: English
· Binding: Leather; tight and secure
· Size: ~10in X 7.75in (25.5cm x 19.5cm)
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Synopsis
Tales of Mystery and Imagination , stories by American author Edgar Allan Poe have been compiled by Padraic Colum into a thrilling collection focused on Poe’s suspenseful stories. The first edition compiled by Padraic Colum was published in 1908 by Geoffrey Newnes Ltd. and includes an introduction by Colum explaining his decision to exclude Poe’s poems, comedies, and essays from the collection. A later 1919 edition, published by George G. Harrap & Co., includes 24 full-page black and white plates by famous illustrator Harry Clarke. An album by The Alan Parsons Project was named after the short story compilation and contains several songs based on the tales included.
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- Bookseller
- Schilb Antiquarian Rare Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 41126
- Title
- Tales of Mystery & Imagination
- Author
- POE, Edgar Allan; RACKHAM, Arthur (Illus.)
- Illustrator
- RACKHAM, Arthur (Illus.)
- Format/Binding
- Leather; tight and secure
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- Limited and 1st
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- George G. Harrap and Co
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1935
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- 1935 Edgar Allan Poe 1ed Tales Occult Mystery & Imagination Arthur Rackham ART, rare, antique, old, first edition, 1st state, provenance, signed, inscribed, dust jacket, vellum, manuscript, engravings, illustrations, leather, plates, maps, antiquarian
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