Gustave Dorè 4-Book Bundle: London, Dante's Inferno, Purgatory & Paradise NEW

Description: Gustave Dorè 4-Book Bundle includes: Dorè's London: A Pilgrimage - Retro Restored Special EditionDante's Inferno: Retro Hell-Bound EditionDante's Purgatory & Paradise: Retro Restored Special EditionDorè's Bible Gallery: Restored Special EditionSave big on *BRAND NEW* copies of all four books straight from the publisher. Sold by CGR PublishingWe are the official publisher of Dante's Inferno: Retro Hell-Bound Edition and other Dorè Restored books. Dante's Inferno: Retro Hell-Bound Edition Release date: July 27, 2020 Author: Dante Alighieri, Gustave Doré Length: 286 Pages Black and White with Glossy Color Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1-7353382-6-2 MSRP: $24.95 Dante Alighieri’s terrifying masterpiece enhanced with chilling imagery from the legendary artist, Gustave Doré is a sight to behold. Join Dante on a trip to Hell in Henry Francis Cary’s translated version published with Gustave Doré’s terrifying artwork. Originally printed in 1861, this Retro Hell-Bound Edition includes: -The original type font -Classic page layouts -Crisp digitally re-scanned and enhanced images -8 ½” x 11” printing -Bold new cover design -Critical explanatory notes -Chronology -The Life of Dante Written in the 14th century, Inferno gained immense popularity in the late 19th century and stirred the imagination of contemporary artists and translators from the time. Few found inspiration in such a grand way as Doré. The immensely talented French artist created a famous series of unforgettable engravings that enhance the Divine Comedy’s journey into untold depths of sorrow, pain, and madness with impeccable detail, masterful shading, imaginative landscape work, and flawless human anatomy. Years ahead of his time, Gustave Doré’s imagery tells the story in a cinematic way, which was unusual for the time, and remains captivating today. One wonders how anyone could have possibly created the artwork for Inferno using tools from era. Enjoy Dante’s vision of Hell and Cary’s translation while admiring more than 75 unforgettable illustrations in crisp detail. The Cary-Doré edition presents Dante’s thought-provoking look at the afterlife in a modern yet classical way that continues to enthrall audiences well into the 21st century. Dante's Purgatory and Paradise: Retro Restored Special Edition Release date: October 23, 2020 Author: Dante Alighieri (Author), Gustave Dorè (Illustrator), Henry Francis Cary (Translator) Length: 400 Pages Black and White with Glossy Color Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1592180806 MSRP: $24.95 After surviving his trip to Hell, Dante’s unforgettable adventure continues to Purgatory and Paradise, as illustrated by Gustave Doré. Experience the thrilling conclusion of Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy as Dante continues to delve into the afterlife in this visual masterpiece filled with energetic imagery by the prodigal French artist Gustave Doré. This Retro Restored Special Edition includes: -The original type font -Classic page layouts -Crisp digitally re-scanned and enhanced images -8 ½” x 11” printing -Bold new cover design -Introduction -Rare Altemus’ Edition master source quality Gustave Doré’s artwork explodes with visions that remind the reader of Inferno’s eternal agony but then take them to a happier place. Purgatory and Paradise show the depth of Doré’s talents as heavenly scenes of grandeur erupt from the page with intricate details that can take hours to fully absorb. Originally written in the 14th century, Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy consists of three parts that tell the story of Dante’s trip through the afterlife. After enduring the savage spectacle of Hell in “Inferno”, Dante continues through Purgatory to the nine celestial spheres of Heaven in Paradise.Doré's London: A Pilgrimage - Retro Restored Special Edition Release date: October 13, 2020 Author: Blanchard Jerrold (Author), Gustave Dorè (Illustrator) Length: 266 Pages Black and White with Glossy Color Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1592180752 MSRP: $24.95 Legendary Artist Gustave Dorè spent years creating this visual masterpiece depicting the broad spectrum of humanity that inhabited Victorian Era London. In the mid 19th century, Journalist Blanchard Jerrold and Gustave Dorè set out on a journey to document the people and culture of London. Originally printed in 1872, this Retro Restored Special Edition includes: -The original type font -Classic page layouts -Crisp digitally re-scanned and enhanced images -More than 170 engravings -8 ½” x 11” printing -Bold new cover design -Introduction Master artist Gustave Dorè (1832-1883), known for the lavish illustrations in Dante’s Inferno, Paradise Lost, and Don Quixote, depicted London, England, in his charismatic and detailed way that nobody else could. His masterful engravings shed light on the dimly-lit back alleys, seedy docks, and market districts made famous by Charles Dicken’s novels, Sherlock Holmes, and countless period dramas. Blanchard’s writing compliments Dorè’s artwork to give readers a contemporary guide through the city’s underbelly, to the parks, and past some of its most famous locales such as Parliament and St. John’s Cathedral. Fans of highly detailed artwork, graphic novels, and comic strips will find themselves lost for hours in Dorè’s meticulous drawings of bustling city streets and river scenes. His playful renderings of London’s most interesting characters feel remarkably modern and timelessly fascinating for readers into the 21st-century and beyond. Gustave Dorè Bible Gallery: Restored Special Edition Release date: October 27, 2020 Author: Gustave Dorè Length: 210 Pages Black and White with Glossy Color Soft Cover ISBN: 978-1592180813 MSRP: $24.95 A beautiful restored collection of 100 full-page engravings from renowned artist, Gustave Doré. From the grand to the comic, to the horrible and the grotesque, the versatility and artistic genius of Gustave Doré continues to enthrall the hearts and minds of new fans around the world. This incredible Restored Special Edition of Doré’s famed Bible Gallery includes: – 100 Crisp digitally re-scanned and enhanced images – The original type font – Classic page layouts – 8 ½” x 11” printing – Bold new cover design – Contemporary preface – Biography of Gustave Doré Originally released in 1866, Doré’s collection of stunning biblical imagery is an inspiring sight for fans of his work. His imaginative take on the classic stories of the Bible is rich with detail and personality. Readers should prepare to lose hours absorbing the seemingly infinite depth of detail contained within each masterpiece. Doré’s technical brilliance shines in each of the 100 restored engravings printed in this Special Edition volume, each complete with period commentary explaining the characters and significance. -Select Engravings: – The Creation of Eve – The Tower of Bable – Samson Slaying the Lion – Solomon – Jesus fainting Under the Cross – Death on the Pale Horse – And many more… About the Artist: Master artist Gustave Dorè (1832-1883), known for the lavish illustrations in Dante’s Inferno, Paradise Lost, and Don Quixote, depicts the classic stories of the Bible in his meticulous style. Dorè’s mastery of human anatomy, background detail, shading, and layout are on full display in every lavish print. About the Publisher: The CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop uses a vast array of computers and digital scanners to restore, preserve, and enhance the classic works of writers and artists from the 19th century. Each new release includes display-quality covers, enlarged covers, and retro fonts. Select books include Dante’s Inferno Retro Hell-Bound Edition, Gustave Dorè’s London: A Pilgrimage, The Complete Book of Birds, A Life of George Westinghouse, The Clock Book: A Detailed Illustrated Collection of Classic Clocks, The Aeroplane Speaks, Dante’s Purgatory and Paradise, and much more.

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