Image Request For Amber T

A long time ago, a user by the name of Amber T ask me to post a picture from Stories from Hans Christian Andersen, I have been meaning to post it, so here it is:

From The Wild Swans.

The Orchard Book of Stories from the Ballet - Angela Barrett

Hi all!

I bought this book recently, I like to buy books with lovely illustrations and wonderful stories, so this one appealed to me immensely. As I've said before I love ballet, I love theatre, and most of all I love folk and fairy tales. The Orchard Book of Stories from the Ballet was first published in 1994, however my copy is the 2003 edition and is written by Gerald McCaughrean. As far as I am aware, beyond the cover art, the editions are identical. The ISBN is 1 8362 298 X. Orchard do many educational books, that are very much similar to Osborne books, although I must admit I still prefer Osborne's abounding range.

                                Angela Barrett's illustrations from outset are incredible.

Love this image of the sun glistening across the water in Swan Lake.

Coppelia

Ultimately, the book ten ballet stories including Romeo and Juliet, La Sylphide and Petrouchka.

A very haunting image from Gisele.

 Have I mentioned how much I love The Nutcracker?!

This image from The Firebird is probably my favourite in the entire book. If you love her illustrations I would suggest you check out her illustrations in Josephine Poole's picture book Anne Frank. Very moving.

Thanks for stopping by!

The Big Golden Book of Fairy Tales - Illustrated by Beverlie Manson

Hi all,

You may wonder what has kept me from you for such a long time. Three words. Second. Year. Uni. Sigh. I wish I were more present this year, almost half of it has already gone by, I'll definitely have to sort myself out and become more present with my blog updates! But I am sure you understand how life can be.

Today I am going to share with you another book by illustrated by Beverlie Manson and written by Lorne Leete-Hodge. It's The Big Golden Book of Fairy Tales published first in 1978 and then republished in 1981. In case anyone has lost their copy or would like to purchase one online the ISBN is: 0-307-95545-1

I found pictures of this fairy tale collection online and was really loving the illustrations. After that I spent a few weeks trying to track down the books info, so I could buy one. And now for the important stuff!

In terms of styling, I felt like this collection was the most Manson's work has ever reflected the work of the Johnstone sisters, I felt like her later work wasn't nearly as detailed. As you will see if you go back to this entry: http://magicalvintagechildrensbooks.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/beverlie-manson-johnstone-sisters.html

I am not saying her modern work isn't beautiful; but it just seems very different compared with this.

The book houses stories such as The Emperor's New Clothes, Snow White and Rose Red, Hansel and Gretel, Rumpelstiltskin,  The Ugly Ducking, [Goldilocks and] the Three Bears, The Little Fir Tree, The Sleeping Beauty, Cinderella, The Golden Goose and Jack and the Beanstalk.

I must admit it was nice to one that contained some of the lesser known fairy tales too. Like Snow White and Rose Red (above.)

I adore the flamboyants of the emperor's costume!

This is probably one of my favourite illustrations in the entire book of the queen for Rumpelstiltskin. I like the way Manson illustrated the candle and as hard as it may be to see in the photo, her hair is almost glowing gold. Stunning.

This illustration from The Little Fir Tree is a great example of the Victorian era. I really love that time period. I am tempted to get this scene put in a frame.

The Sleeping Beauty

 I thought that it was interesting Manson chose to illustrate her with dark hair, which is something you scarcely see.

How gorgeous is this iconic scene from Cinderella?

Thanks for stopping by!

I am back again and focusing on Scott Gustafson!

Scott Gustafson is an American illustrator, born and raised in Illinois, he took and early loved to drawing; finding inspiration in the form of Walt Disney and Warner Brother's Animation Studios. He went on to attend the Chicago Academy of  Fine Arts, however, due to monetary trouble the school was closed so he was the transferred to Columbia College.

Nowadays Gustafson produces incredible illustrations both anthropomorphic and of humans. He is known for using gouache, water colours and acrylics with stunning results. He has illustrated books such as Peter Pan, A Midsummer Night's Dream, The Nutcracker and Eddie: The Lost Youth of Edgar Allen Poe. He's also done projects with DreamWorks, Sunday Evening Posts, The Bradford Exchange and Celestial Seasonings.

Now, here's some pictures!

Titania sleeping in A Midsummer Night's Dream.

John in Peter Pan, such vivid detail, and in the far right you can see Wendy, Michael and Peter.

The Frog Prince: I adore the expression on the little princess's face! It's priceless. Also take note of the tapestry in the back, look at that detail.

The Night Before Christmas

Great idea having the toys go beneath the tree by magic!

 Canvas print of The Muses

The Owl and The Pussycat

Such gorgeous costumes!

 

 

Canvas Print of The Wizard of Oz

So many incredible details!



The Man on The Moon (I am guessing it's another canvas print!)

Love the way Gustafson has drawn his astrological side of the moon.

 

 

Anyway, I hope you all liked these, thank you for reading!

 

I am so sorry for being slack, I'll continue to work on that.

 

 

 

Next time: The Big Golden Book of Fairy Tales illustrated by Beverlie Manson.