Enchanted World: The Magic of Pictures by Bryan Holme

A visual journey through art fantasy and imagination

Good Condition - Dust jacket shows rubbing, creasing and chips to the corners and spine ends, with wear along the edges. Tape residue strip at the top of the front endpaper. Pages are clean and tidy.

Bryan Holme brings together images that reveal the imaginative power of pictures. Enchanted World ranges across richly detailed painted scenes and decorative objects, inviting readers to look closely at fantastical creatures, invented landscapes and the visual storytelling that makes an image memorable. The reproductions move from elaborate narrative paintings to smaller three-dimensional works, reflecting a broad interest in the ways artists transform the familiar into something extraordinary. Commentary accompanies the images, giving the collection the character of a guided exploration as well as a book to browse. It is an appealing volume for readers who enjoy art, illustration and the unexpected worlds that creative observation can bring to life.