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Originally published in 1928, The Modern Tailor, Outfitter and Clothier, is a classic three-volume work detailing the tailoring and clothes-making industry, including design, sales practices and production methods, in the early 20th century.Extremely well illustrated with photographs, many helpful diagrams, and detailed instructions for designing and constructing various garments. It provides the reader with a detailed snapshot of the tailoring trade and its history.Volume one contents include: Tailoring as a Vocation Gentlemen's Garment Cutting Trouser Cutting - Vest Cutting - Measures and Measuring - Coat Cutting - Over Garments - Cutting for Corpulent Figures - Trying On - Manipulation - Anatomy for Tailors - Measuring for Ladies Garments - Skirt Cutting - Coat Cutting - Breeches Cutting - Colour and Clothes - Juvenile Garments - Alterations - Collar Cutting - Catering for American Clients - West End Models - Draft of West End Morning Coat - Scales of Measurements etc. Many of the earliest books on fashion and clothing , particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing this vintage volume in a modern and affordable edition, complete with a new introduction and high quality reproductions of the original illustration plates.

This collection, 'Hans Andersen's Fairy Tales' contains eighteen of Hans Christian's best-loved tales, and is illustrated by the charming plates and black and white line drawings of Anne Anderson. The stories include: 'Little Ida's Flowers'; 'The Red Shoes'; 'The Snow Queen'; 'The Emperor's New Clothes'; 'The Constant Tin Soldier'; 'The Flying Trunk'; 'The Wild Swans'; 'The Real Princess'; 'Elfin Mount'; 'The Storks'; and 'The Darning Needle'.Hans Christian Andersen (1805 - 1875) was a Danish poet and author celebrated for his children's stories but perhaps best known for his fables and fairy tales - meant for both adults and children. They were frequently written in a colloquial style, using idioms and spoke language in a manner previously unseen in Danish literature. Though simple at first glance, Hans Andersen's fairy tales often convey sophisticated moral teachings, in equal measure heart-breaking and heart-warming.Anne Anderson (1874 - 1930) was a prolific Scottish illustrator, primarily known for her art nouveaux children's book illustrations. She also painted, etched and designed many greetings cards, with her illustrations appearing near the end of the Edwardian era. Presented alongside the text, her illustrations further refine and elucidate Andersen's masterful 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.

Originally published in 1922, The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault 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. This edition contains ten of Perrault's most famous works, including 'Cinderilla', 'Little Red Riding Hood', 'Sleeping Beauty in The Wood', and 'The Master Cat - or Puss in Boots', 'Blue Beard', 'Donkeyskin' and others.The Fairy Tales of Charles Perrault are accompanied by the dazzling illustrations of a master of the trade; Harry Clarke (1889 - 1931). Clarke was an Irish stained-glass artist and book illustrator - and a leading figure in the Irish Arts and Crafts Movement. His drawings were inspired by the Art Nouveax style so typical of this period - and his sinuous lines combined with delicate colouring earned him a reputation as a preeminent illustrator of the 'Golden Age.' Presented alongside the text, Clarke's enchanting creations serve to further refine and enhance Perrault's magical storytelling - making this a book to be enjoyed and appreciated, by both young and old alike.

The Story Girl is an enchanting novel by Lucy Maud Montgomery, the renowned Canadian author best known for Anne of Green Gables. This story follows the adventures of Sara Stanley, a young girl with a gift for storytelling.Set against the picturesque backdrop of Prince Edward Island, The Story Girl introduces readers to Sara Stanley, whose enchanting tales captivate everyone around her. Sara also appears in Montgomery's The Golden Road, and this novel features many of the same, beloved characters. Together with her cousins, including Beverley, Felix, Cecily, and others, Sara embarks on a series of delightful adventures, weaving her stories into their everyday lives.Originally published in 1911, this novel offers a charming glimpse into the life and culture of the period. Montgomery's rich characterisation and engaging narrative make The Story Girl a timeless read, filled with humour, warmth, and the enduring appeal of childhood innocence.

This charming early work, first published in 1910, is the fifth book in a series of twelve ¿coloured¿ fairy books published by Andrew Lang between 1889 and 1910. Illustrated with black and white plates and numerous illustrations, this book is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the shelf of all folklorists and lovers of fairy tales. A delightful read for both adult and child. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.

This beautiful collection of Hans Christian Andersen's 1932 fairy tale anthology is illustrated by the masterful Arthur Rackham.Danish poet and author, Hans Christian Andersen always wrote fairy tales in his unique, colloquial style. His charming moral stories are full of love, friendship, and even tragic heartbreak as he paints beautiful scenes and characters in his reader's mind. This 1932 collection of his stories features gorgeous full-colour plates and black-and-white illustrations from the Golden Age's Arthur Rackham. Some of the stories collated in this volume include: The Ugly Duckling The Snow Queen The Steadfast Tin Soldier The Emperor's New Clothes Thumbelina The Princess and the Pea The Little Match Girl The Little Mermaid

This charming early work, first published in 1910, is the final book in a series of twelve ¿coloured¿ fairy books published by Andrew Lang between 1889 and 1910. Illustrated with 6 black and white plates and numerous illustrations by M. J. Ford, this book is thoroughly recommended for inclusion on the shelf of all folklorists and lovers of fairy tales. A delightful read for both adult and child. Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.