Thirteen illustrators whose work reveals the change in attitudes to children and the development of the publishing industry in the 19th century.

Thirty children's books illustrate the result of the new attitude toward children

Featuring 236 drawings by more than 100 artists, this survey of America's most beloved illustrators includes contributions from Edwin Austin Abbey, Maxfield Parrish, Charles Dana Gibson, and Rockwell Kent.

750 sharply detailed, royalty-free illustrations ? superbly reproduced from engravings in rare periodicals ? include meticulous renderings of columbine, aster, morning glory, lady's slipper, dandelion, iris, and other magnificent blossoms, all ready to add antique flair to almost any graphic project.

Each delightful story in this appealing collection of contemporary illustrated children's books from 16 different countries is reprinted with complete text and original art.

This collection gathers breathtaking art from early editions of "Sleeping Beauty," "Cinderella," and other classics. 180 elegant images — most in color — include works by Rackham, Dore, Dulac, Nielsen, and others.

This book does not recount the history of the Civil War. Rather, the intent is to give, in words and pictures, impressions of that war.

Eight classic picture books by the legendary author, brought together in one lavish slipcased volume This glorious treasury brings together eight iconic tales by Tomi Ungerer, featuring well-known classics (The Three Robbers, Moon Man, Otto), acclaimed recent works (Fog Island), and lost gems (Zeralda's Ogre, Flix, The Hat, and Emile), some of which are being published for the first time in 50 years! Special features include a personal letter from Tomi, new quotes and anecdotes about each story, an exclusive interview, photos and previously unpublished materials from the making of some of his most celebrated works, such as storyboards, sketches, photographs, and images that inspired him.

Illustrations and paintings by Maxfield Parrish are paired with Mother Goose rhymes, tales from the Arabian Nights, and works by the Brothers Grimm, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Robert Browning, Charles Perrault, and Eugene Field.