Perrault s Fairy Tales is a wonderful collection of some true classics of children s literature. Perrault (1628 1703) was among the first writers to bring magical children s stories into the literary mainstream, proving to his original seventeenth century readers that such works were important, enjoyable, as well as thought-provoking. They remain as popular today, as they were then. He is responsible for such famous works as Cinderella , Little Red Riding Hood , Sleeping Beauty , and Puss in Boots .
These timeless tales are accompanied by the dazzling illustrations of a master of the trade; Honor C. Appleton (1879 1951). Appleton illustrated over one-hundred-and-fifty books during the course of her career, with her most famous works including Our Nursery Rhyme Book (1912), Charles Perrault s Fairy Tales (1919), and the collected stories of Hans Christian Andersen (1922). As her career progressed, she began producing bolder images for literary classics but her best-loved drawings remain those for the children s market. Presented alongside the text, Appleton s enchanting creations serve to further refine and enhance Perrault s magical 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.