He painted masterful fantasies of gnomes, goblins, fairies, weird creatures, innocent and beautiful children. Meticulously drawn and often with inventive and graphically-sound compositions, Rackham's work was a forerunner of much of today's fantasy art. Furthermore, he was a man of his times who was able to move into three-color printing processes with taste and control, limiting areas to monochromatic treatment that helped give his work a unique and delicate touch. What is now interesting is the volume of literature and scholarship that has grown up around his work and the cult-like respect in which he is held. There is an Arthur Rackham Society with periodical material, current research, and announcements of newly discovered work.
First editions are in great demand.
I held those treasured books. You can smell the magic. Quality is always in style. The following are selected responses to this letter. I also asked for the names of artists that might represent quality.