Books that retell or are based on fairy tales, folklore, myths and legends.
My latest illustrated bibliography is a complete list of the fantasy, mythological and children’s books published by twin illustrators Janet & Anne Grahame Johnstone.
New resource: A complete annotated illustrated bibliography of the work of master illustrator Errol Le Cain
The Folio Society’s limited edition leatherbound series of six cherished tales, each of which is illustrated by a contemporary artist, was released between 2008 to 2016. Includes video review.
A comparison between the loveliest editions of East of the Sun, West of the Moon with Kay Nielsen’s incomparable illustrations: Folio Society, Taschen and Calla Editions. Includes video review.
Updated 2019. Rockport’s Classics Reimagined is a library of stunning collector’s editions of unabridged classic novels illustrated with a fresh new take by contemporary artists from around the world. Includes video review.
A fun book haul with lots of folio society and barnes & noble leatherbound books to enjoy
A video review of some of Charles van Sandwyk’s most charming private press fairy books – from the Gnome King’s Treasure Song to The Fairy Market.
A collection of the most physically beautiful books published in 2017, including a video with closeups.
A video review of a collection of classic fairy tales by the Folio Society, mostly facsimiles from the golden age of illustration.
An overview of Andrew Lang’s famous collection of world tales known as the rainbow or coloured fairy books series.