illustrations

A documentary of the English storyteller and artist describing her life and work.

First documentary film about life of the remarkable author and illustrator of The Tale of Peter Rabbit, Beatrix Potter. The film is full of her exquisite water colors, of rare family portaits by her father and of spectacular photographs of the countryside that Beatrix Potter loved. Based on the biography of the same title.

A guide to 50 extraterrestrial creatures conceived by science fiction authors, with details of the physical characteristics and behavior of each.

Presents illustrated definitions in alphabetical order of all the imaginary beasts, monsters, races, nations, duties, fauna, and flora of the worlds of middle-earth and the Undying Lands. Also includes a map and a chronology of allthe ages.

Presents selections from a variety of Arthurian romances, including Malory's "Morte d'Arthur" and Chr?tien de Troyes' "Lancelot"; with commentary on the historical, literary, and legendary background of the medieval story-cycle.

Focuses on twelve works of art that are used as centerpieces for menus created by famous chefs, including Julia Child and Marion Cunningham, representing a spectrum of American contemporary cuisine for daytime meals, afternoon tea, formal and informal dinners, lavish occasions, and desserts.

A critical study of the books of children's writer and illustrator Robert Lawson, analyzing his autobiographical works; historical fantasies; the "Rabbit Hill" volumes, which combined realism, fantasy, and autobiography; and his nonsense tales; and including biographical data.

Study of Sendak's work that examines the linguistic and artistic structure from both a literary and visual perspective.