Washington Irving's story of a man who sleeps for twenty years and awakens to find a changed world has been a classic of American literature since it was first published in 1819. Arthur Rackham is one of the foremost illustrators of the twentieth century. This deluxe gift edition carefully reproduce thirty-four of Rackham's enchanting and exquisite paintings. First published in 1905 these magical illustrations of Rip Van Winkle are sure to stir the imaginations of young and old alike.