{"title":"Illustrated by William Blake","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9781529025859","title":"Songs of Innocence and of Experience","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWilliam Blake’s \u003ci\u003eSongs of Innocence and of Experience\u003c\/i\u003e includes some of the visionary poet’s finest and best-loved poems such as ‘The Lamb’, ‘The Chimney-Sweeper’ and ‘The Tiger’. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePart of the Macmillan Collector’s Library, a series of stunning, clothbound, pocket-sized classics with gold-foiled edges and ribbon markers. These beautiful books make perfect gifts or a treat for any book lover. This edition has a foreword by Peter Harness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Blake’s work is instantly recognizable by its flamboyance and inventiveness. This gorgeous edition contains stunning reproductions of the fifty-four plates of the poems and illustrations together, which Blake etched himself and coloured by hand. Each has the poem printed on the facing page. Whilst\u003ci\u003e Songs of Innocence \u003c\/i\u003ecaptures the innocence of childhood, \u003ci\u003eSongs of Experience\u003c\/i\u003e is its contrasting sequel.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43204516511922,"sku":"9781529025859","price":11.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781529025859.jpg?v=1786022301"},{"product_id":"9781398855823","title":"Songs of Innocence and of Experience","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTyger! Tyger! burning bright, In the forest of the night, What immortal hand or eye, Could frame thy fearful symmetry?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis elegant hardback pocket edition of \u003ci\u003eSongs of Innocence \u0026amp; of Experience \u003c\/i\u003ereproduces the complete collection in its original illuminated manuscript form, with \u003cb\u003eBlake's full-colour illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e and decorative borders surrounding the poems. For clarity, each poem is faced by a transcription of the poem and the whole collection is prefaced by an introduction to William Blake and to this particular work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the \u003ci\u003eArcturus Ornate Classics \u003c\/i\u003eseries, this edition is luxurious presented with \u003cb\u003egold cover accents\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003egilded page edges\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eivory pages\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003epatterned endpapers\u003c\/b\u003e, creating a stylish way to enjoy this classic poetic work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES:\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003ci\u003eArcturus Ornate Classics\u003c\/i\u003e are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56368780870005,"sku":"9781398855823","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781398855823_329bcc0c-bdf1-4a95-96c8-03f50c03e3ef.jpg?v=1786019343"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/illustrator-william-blake.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}