Fairy Tales From The Arabian Nights - Illustrated by John D. Batten

This collection, Fairy Tales from the Arabian Nights presents a re-telling of some classic Middle Eastern and South Asian folk tales by E. Dixon - beautifully illustrated by John D. Batten. Whilst the narratives differ greatly in their origins, characters, and motifs - they all stem from the initial 'frame story' of the ruler Shahryar, and his wife Scheherazade. She tells a different tale each night, never revealing the ending - in order that the King may spare her life.... Tales within this book include: The King of Persia and the Princess of the Sea , Prince Beder and the Princess Giauhara , The Three Princes and Princess Nouronnihar , Prince Ahmed and the Fairy , Prince Camaralzaman and the Princess of China , The Loss of the Talisman , The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor and others. John Dickson Batten (1860-1932) was a British painter, illustrator and print maker,who was a leading light in the Art Nouveau movement. He illustrated a series of fairy tale books written by Joseph Jacobs as well as this English language version of Arabian Nights, and Dante s Inferno. His illustrations are strongly influenced by the printmakers of Japan and are characterised by an intense romanticism and refined technique. Presented alongside this text, Batten s enchanting creations serve to further refine and enhance the classic Arabian storytelling. Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's classics and fairy tales - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration. We publish rare and vintage Golden Age illustrated books, in high-quality colour editions, so that the masterful artwork and story-telling can continue to delight both young and old.