New Releases by Richard Doyle

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Journey into a world of wonder with "Fairy Tales From All Nations," a captivating anthology collected by Anthony R. Montalba. This timeless collection gathers traditional stories and folklore from around the globe, offering a rich tapestry of fantasy and enchantment. Explore a diverse range of narratives, each reflecting the unique cultural heritage from which it sprang. Perfect for readers of all ages, this meticulously prepared print edition preserves the original charm and spirit of these classic fairy tales. Delve into a realm where magic is real, and the power of imagination knows no bounds. Discover (or rediscover) the enduring appeal of these carefully selected stories, a treasure trove of juvenile fiction that celebrates the art of storytelling and the timeless allure of fairy tales. Ideal for anyone seeking an escape into the fantastical, this anthology is a testament to the enduring power of folklore and the universal human fascination with tales of wonder. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Laurence Oliphant's "Piccadilly: A Fragment of Contemporary Biography" offers a satirical glimpse into Victorian London society. This humorous novel uses the vibrant backdrop of Piccadilly to explore the complexities and absurdities of city life. Oliphant's sharp wit and keen observations provide a compelling social commentary on the era. Through satire, "Piccadilly" paints a vivid picture of a bygone London, offering readers a unique window into the cultural landscape of the time. This meticulously prepared edition allows you to experience Oliphant's insightful and often hilarious critique of Victorian society. Explore the timeless themes and enduring humor that make "Piccadilly" a captivating read for anyone interested in the social dynamics of London and the art of satire. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

This collection of satirical novellas and parodies is a classic work of Victorian literature. Written by the esteemed authors William Makepeace Thackeray and Richard Doyle, these stories both lampoon and celebrate the conventions of popular Victorian fiction. With their sharp wit and irreverent humor, these tales are sure to delight readers of all ages. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Richard Doyle's 'The Story of Jack and the Giants' revives the pulse of ancient folklore, vividly reimagining the Cornish classic 'Jack the Giant Killer' through an enchanting narrative tapestry. Doyle's rendition, set against a mythic backdrop of King Arthur's reign, portrays the archetypal hero Jack, a Cornish farmer's son endowed with remarkable strength and intellect. The prose exudes Doyle's adept embrace of the fairy tale's melodic resonance, maintaining the legacy of oral traditions while infusing a fresh zeal that challenges the wits of both young and mature readers. As Jack deftly ensnares the voracious giant Cormoran, the narrative blossoms with the nuance of the genre's delights and the depth of age-old storytelling techniques, such that even the most scholarly of audiences can appreciate its intricate construction within the literary canon of folklore and legend. In exploring Doyle's own legacy, one immerses into the heritage of a writer whose penchant for the fantastical is well-documented. Doyle, drawing from a rich seam of cultural narratives, may very well have been moved by his own historical context or personal inclination towards tales of cunning and valor. His commitment to rekindling the spirit of legend within a new generation testifies to his belief in the enduring power of story, and his ability to mingle antiquity with contemporary zest offers a window into his own creative odyssey. The Story of Jack and the Giants does not simply echo the voices of the past but revoices them for the now, a testament to Doyle's literary craftsmanship. The recommendation of 'The Story of Jack and the Giants' comes with a discerning nod to those who cherish the folklore's inherent wisdom and delight in the narrative's intricacies. Doyle's work beckons readers into a realm where intellect triumphs over brute force and where storytelling serves as the quintessential cultural connection between eras. Beyond entertainment, this tale serves as a conduit for the past to speak with the present, making it a treasure for enthusiasts of mythology, folklore, and readers searching for a tale that champions the astute over the formidable.

The richness of the Treasure Valley, high in the mountains of Stiria is lost through the evil of the owners, the two elder "Black Brothers", Hans and Schwartz, who in their foolishness mistreat Southwest Wind, Esquire, who in turn floods their valley, washing away their "liquid assets", and turning their valley into a dead valley of red sand. Forced into a trade other than farming, Hans and Schwartz become goldsmiths. They cruelly melt their younger brother Gluck's prize heirloom, a golden mug. This action releases the King of the Golden River for Gluck to pour out of the crucible as a finely dressed little golden dwarf. The dwarfish king offers a proposition to brothers: if someone were to climb up to the source of the Golden River high in the mountains and throw into it at least three drops of "holy water", it would become, for that person only, a river of gold. That person must do it on his first and only attempt or be overwhelmed by the river to become a black stone.

"An Old Fairy Tale - The Sleeping Beauty" is a 1865 poem by J. R. Planché and illustrated by The Brothers Dalziel. Based on the classic fairytale, it involves a beautiful princess, a sleeping enchantment, and a handsome prince. James Robinson Planché (1796 - 1880) was a British antiquary, dramatist, and officer of arms. Over a sixty-year period he produced, collaborated on, or adapted 176 plays over a variety of genres farce, extravaganza, comedy, burletta, opera, and melodrama. The Brothers Dalziel were a prolific firm of Victorian engravers founded by Edward Dalziel and his brother George Dalziel in 1839. Their other two brothers, John Dalziel and Thomas Dalziel also joined the firm later; all four were the sons of Alexander Dalziel of Wooler. Together, they produced a large amount of illustrations with a variety of significant Victorian artists, including Arthur Boyd Houghton, John Gilbert, John Everett Millais, and john Tenniel. Some notable works they contributed to include Edward Lear's "Book of Nonsense" (1862) and Lewis Carroll's "Alice in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass". Pook Press celebrates the great 'Golden Age of Illustration' in children's literature - a period of unparalleled excellence in book illustration from the 1880s to the 1930s. The collection showcases classic fairy tales, children's stories, and the work of some of the most celebrated artists, illustrators and authors.

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Before he joined the staff of Punch and designed its iconic front cover, illustrator Richard “Dicky” Doyle was a young man whose father (political caricaturist John Doyle) charged him with sending a weekly letter, even though they lived under the same roof. This volume collects the fifty-three illustrated missives in their entirety for the first time and provides an uncommon peek into the intimate but expansive observations of a precocious social commentator and artist. In a series of vivid manuscript canvases, Doyle observes Victorian customs and society. He visits operas, plays, and parades. He watches the queen visiting the House of Commons and witnesses the state funeral of the Duke of Sussex. He is caught up in the Chartist riots of August 1842 and is robbed during one of the melees. And he provides countless illustrations of ordinary people strolling in the streets and swarming the parks and picture galleries of the metropolis. The sketches offer a fresh perspective on major social and cultural events of London during the early 1840s by a keen observer not yet twenty years old. Doyle’s epistles anticipate the modern comic strip and the graphic novel, especially in their experimentation with sequential narrative and their ingenious use of space. The letters are accompanied by a full biographical and critical introduction with new material about Doyle’s life.

Jack Meade wakes in a hospital bed. The doctors tell him he has been in the sea for two days - that he is lucky to be alive. His face is so salt ravaged he barely recognises himself. He has lost nearly all his memory. All he can remember is his name. And that is when the nightmare begins. For Jack Meade is the name of the President Elect of the United States. In Washington an exact double of Meade is preparing to take the Oath of Office, a man who thought he had killed Jack, a man who has taken his wife and fooled everyone in the country including Jack's closest associates. Meade realises he has only one option: to escape from the hospital, go to Washington and convince his wife and colleagues that he is the President. But the Usurper is now surrounded by the might of the Secret Service and America's armed forces. He has already tried to kill Jack once. Now with all the power of the Presidency behind him, he will try to silence forever the one man who knows about the deception that has tricked the world.

Jewels Of Morocco is the name of a tour of The Kingdom of Morocco in North Africa. The seven stories in this book take you everywhere from Casablanca where the Hassan II mosque stands, to places up and down busy streets shopping in exquisite shops and native markets; to see guards at the doors of grand palaces, kings and queens, an ancient city, Berbers in their flowing robes, veiled women, cedar forests and volcanic mountains, red-colored, mud-brick and straw villages that turn into cities, clusters of palm trees in valleys, climb to the top of snow-capped mountains and back down to the bottom of canyons, meet nomads, ride a camel into the Sahara desert to see the sunset, and ride a horse-driven carriage through the magical city of Marrakesh at the end of the tour.

The journals of artist Richard (Dick) Doyle written as a young man living in 1840 London.

Sixteen boldly rendered scenes, displaying the clever and imaginative work of Richard Doyle (1824-1883) display wood elves and winged creatures at play, pixies and imps nestled in the leaves of a flowering plant, fairies afloat on a lily pond, and other captivating images. The full-page designs glow with life when placed near a light source.

Victorian artist Richard Doyle (1824-1883) is famous for his charming illustrations of elves, fairies, and gnomes. For this coloring book, Marty Noble has skillfully adapted 29 of the English's artist's most delightful watercolors created for his book with Andrew Lang, The Princess Nobody: A Tale of Fairyland.

The King and Queen of the country next to Fairyland long for a child and are finally blessed with a daughter, the Princess Niente.

A dizzying tour of the ways technologies, both real and imagined, can transform humanity. The mind of the machine, the body suspended in time, organs exchanged, thought computed, genes manipulated, DNA samples abducted by aliens: the terrain between science and speculation, fraught with the possibility of technological and perhaps even evolutionary transformations, is the territory Richard Doyle explores in Wetwares. In a manner at once sober and playful, Doyle maps potentials for human transformation by new ecologies of information in the early twenty-first century. Wetwares ranges over recent research in artificial life, cloning, cryonics, computer science, organ transplantation, and alien abduction. Moving between actual technical practices, serious speculative technology, and science fiction, Doyle shows us emerging scientific paradigms where "life" becomes more a matter of information than of inner vitality--in short, becomes "wetwares" for DNA and computer networks. Viewing technologies of immortality--from cryonics to artificial life--as disciplines for welcoming a thoroughly other future, a future of neither capital, god, human, nor organism, the book offers tools for an evolutionary, transhuman mutation in the utterly unpredictable decades to come.