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Rackham, Arthur Arthur Rackham (1867-1939) was an influential English illustrator known for his distinctive style and contributions to the world of fantasy and children's literature. Born in 1867 in London, Rackham's artistic talents were evident from an early age. He studied at the Lambeth School of Art and began working as a freelance illustrator, gaining recognition for his imaginative and detailed artwork. Rackham's work is characterised by intricate line work and a unique approach to colour....

Appleton, Honor C. Honor Charlotte Appleton (1879–1951) was a British illustrator of children's books, including The Children's Alice. She had a delicate watercolour style, influenced by Kate Greenaway and others. She was born in Brighton, on the south coast of England, on 4 February 1879, and lived in nearby Hove most of her life. She studied art at the Kensington School, Frank Calderon's School of Animal Painting and the Royal Academy of Arts. Appleton illustrated more than 150 books in the course...

Theaker, Harry Harry Theaker (1873-1954) was an illustrator, designer, painter and teacher, born in Wolstanton, Staffordshire, the son of George Theaker, headmaster of Burslem School of Art. Apprenticed to the Doulton pottery as a painter, Harry attended the Burslem School. He then went on to the Royal College of Art, where he won a gold medal for design and a travelling scholarship, which took him to Italy and further studies. For 36 years he was design master and then headmaster, 1931–8, of Regent Street ...

Denslow, William W. William Wallace Denslow (1856-1915) was an American illustrator and caricaturist remembered for his collaboration with author L. Frank Baum, especially for his illustrations for The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Born in Philadelphia to a tobacco wholesaler, Denslow spent brief periods at the National Academy of Design and the Cooper Union in New York but was largely self-educated and self-trained. In the 1880s, he travelled about the United States as an artist and newspaper reporter. Denslow acquir...

Goble, Warwick Warwick Waterman Goble (1862-1943) was a distinguished British illustrator, celebrated for his contribution to children's literature and folklore. He was born in 1862 in Dalston, London to Burkett and Mary Goble (nee Waterman), and had a brother and two sisters, Percy, Ada and Agnes. Goble's artistic talent emerged early, and he was educated at the City of London School and the Westminster School of Art. Goble's illustrations were known for their intricate detail, vibrant colour ...