Mirko Hanák II

Mirko Hanák's (1921-1971) illustrations for a collection of fairy tales; 'Europaische Marchen', published 1982 by Althberliner Verlag.  

Above four images from Jack and the Beanstalk. below Sleeping Beauty.

Below fabulous renditions of 'Puss in Boots'.

Below, I'm not sure what tale this is but I think the lynx style cat is awesome!

Below: Cinderella.

Below: further illustrations from this book. 

Antonio Frasconi II

My second post on Antonio Frasconi and a second book of multiple language this time bi-lingual English and Spanish. 'La Nieve y el Sol' by Antonio Frasconi,  Published in 1961 by Brace Harcourt,  New York. 

Antonio Frasconi I

The first of a number of posts on Antonio Frasconi (1919-2013) an incredible graphic designer and illustrator who specialised in woodcuts. Antonio Frasconi was a Uruguayan - American visual artist, best known for his woodcuts. He was raised in Montevideo, Uruguay, and moved to New York in 1945 to pursue his dream of becoming an artist. 

He soon became recognised as one of the most innovative illustrators of his time, known for intricate woodcuts and  powerful social commentary.

'See and Say' by Antonio Frasconi, published  April 1972, published by Harcourt.

Jan B Balet IV

'Bean Blossom Hill' by Martha Bennett King and Illustrated by Jan B. Balet, published in 1957. Not my favourite from these two creatives but I do love these models that were included in the back of this series of books.