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Rackham'S Color Illustrations For Wagner'S Ring
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His Pictures, Which Seemed To Me Then [Aged 13] To Be The Very Music Made Visible, Plunged Me A Few Fathoms Deeper Into My Delight. I Have Seldom Coveted Anything As I Coveted That Book. C.S. Lewisbefore Portraying Wagner'S Ring, Arthur Rackham (18671939) Had Become England'S Leading Illustrator Through His Interpretations Of Fairy And Fantastic Books: Grimm'S Fairy Tales, Rip Van Winkle, Peter Pan In Kensington Gardens, A Midsummernight'S Dream. With His Insight Into Elves, Twisted Oaks, And Bearded Heroes, Wagner Was The Logical Step: With The Ring, Rackham Brought His Talent For Ethereal Watercolor And Line Into New Realms Of Adult Mythology.This Edition Reproduces, In Full Color, All 64 Watercolor Illustrations From Siegfried & The Twilight Of The Gods (1911) And The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie (1912). The Original English And American Editions Also Contained Blackandwhite Vignettes And Tailpieces, A Selection Of Which Appear Here: The Original Text, A Dated English Translation Of The Libretto, Has Been Replaced By Comprehensive Descriptive Captions And An Introduction By James Spero.Rackham Poured All His Mature Fancy Into The Ring. The Gnarled Nibelung Alberich Sports With Teasing Rhinemaidens, Fiery Loge And Lordly Wotan Tussle With Giants And Serpents. An Ecstatic Brnnhilde Is Finally Consumed On Siegfried'S Funeral Pyre In Perhaps The Most Successful Representation Of This Scene Anywhere, Either Graphically Or Theatrically. Wagner'S Teutonic Forests And Caves Give Rackham Free Reign For His Brooding, Haunting Nature Backgrounds; Characters, Costumes, And All The Tiny Details Are Painted With Such Textual Accuracy And Empathy That Today'S Opera Companies Who Wish To Return To Staging The Ring In The Traditional Manner Turn To Rackham'S Paintings For Guidance.The Painstaking Reproduction Of These Artworks Brings Arthur Rackham'S Most Heroic Visions To The Many Collectors And Admirers Who Cannot Obtain The Expensive Outofprint Editions. With The Aid Of The Clear Captions, The Wagnerian Cycle May Be Followed Once Again In Its Most Timehonored And Rich Interpretation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Rackham's illustrations in this edition? A: The illustrations capture the essence of Wagner's 'Ring' cycle, portraying themes of mythology, fantasy, and the deep emotional narratives of the characters.
- Q: How many illustrations are included in this edition? A: This edition features all 64 full-color watercolor illustrations created by Arthur Rackham for 'Siegfried & The Twilight of the Gods' and 'The Rhinegold & The Valkyrie'.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in paperback, making it lightweight and easy to handle.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Arthur Rackham, a renowned English illustrator famous for his work in fairy tales and mythical narratives.
- Q: When was this edition published? A: This edition was published on November 18, 2009.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is in new condition, ensuring that it is free from any wear and tear.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book contains a total of 72 pages.
- Q: Are there any additional features in this edition? A: Yes, in addition to the illustrations, there are comprehensive descriptive captions and an introduction by James Spero, enhancing the reader's understanding of the text.
- Q: Is this book suitable for collectors? A: Yes, this edition is a great option for collectors, especially for those who cannot obtain the original, out-of-print editions.
- Q: Can this book be used as a reference for staging Wagner's 'Ring' operas? A: Absolutely, many opera companies reference Rackham's illustrations for guidance when staging the 'Ring' due to their detailed and faithful representation of the characters and scenes.