Fairy Tales & Folklore
Andrew Lang’s Original Rainbow Fairy Books
An overview of the first editions of Andrew Lang’s Rainbow Fairy Books series
Fairy Tales & Folklore
Books that retell or are based on fairy tales, folklore, myths and legends.
Folio Society
Folio Society ‘Classic’ Fairy Tales
An illustrated collector’s guide and list of all the books in the Folio Society’s facsimile series of classic fairy tales, beautifully illustrated by Golden Age masters.
Folio Society
Folio Society Lang’s Rainbow Fairy Books
An illustrated collector’s guide to spectacular Folio Society Rainbow Fairy collection – each book contains illustrations by a different top contemporary artist, and an introduction by a well-known author, and is bound in stunning decorative cloth with metallic accents.
Beautiful Illustrations
Children’s Literature & Fairy Tales
How to find the most beautiful editions of children’s books, including both vintage and contemporary designs, and beautiful illustrations.
Children's Literature
MinaLima’s Interactive Illustrated Classics Series
Updated 2022. All the books in MinaLima’s Interactive Classics series. Includes video reviews.
Fairy Tales & Folklore
1970s World Folk & Fairy Tales Collection
I’ve added a new page on Muller’s vintage World Fairy Tale Collections, with lovely tales from countries all around the world.
Illustrated Bibliography
The Princess Bride – All The Books!
An overview of the most wonderful editions of The Princess Bride book for your enjoyment – from fine press treatment to the salacious controversial first edition paperback. Includes video review.
Folio Society
Folio Society: Myths and Legends Series
A video overview and review of the leatherbound myths and legends series released by the Folio Society.
Fairy Tales & Folklore
Alice in Wonderland – Illustrated Bookshelf Tour
A video tour of my extensive Alice in Wonderland book collection.
Illustrated Bibliography
Janet & Anne Grahame Johnstone – Incredibly Talented Twin Illustrators
My latest illustrated bibliography is a complete list of the fantasy, mythological and children’s books published by twin illustrators Janet & Anne Grahame Johnstone.