{"title":"Robert E. and Jill P. May","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Robert E. and Jill P. May, a talented literary duo whose storytelling prowess transports readers to realms brimming with adventure and intrigue. Renowned for their knack for weaving intricate narratives, the Mays have a special penchant for crafting tales that capture the imaginations of both young and mature audiences. Their works, including the much-loved \u003cem\u003ePirate Tales\u003c\/em\u003e series, fall within the category of general fiction and offer a delightful journey into the unexpected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach of their books is a treasure trove of vivid characters and unexpected twists, set against the backdrop of imaginative settings that whisk readers away on unforgettable voyages. Whether you're an avid fan of swashbuckling pirates or you simply enjoy well-crafted fiction, Robert E. and Jill P. May's collection promises something for every reader, inviting them to explore the depths of their literary seas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDive into their collection today and discover how the Mays have mastered the art of storytelling, balancing thrilling escapades with moments of introspection and humour. Perfect for those who cherish the adventure within every book, this collection is a testament to the timeless allure of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pirate-tales-by-taschen-9783836584760","title":"Pirate Tales","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the imaginations of young and old alike, the word \"pirate\" resonates with spine-tingling fear and swashbuckling adventure. Over centuries, our cultural landscape has been populated by a host of famous real and fictional figures immortalised in literature and art: Edward Teach, also known as Blackbeard, with his fearsome reputation for cruelty; Henry 'Bloody' Morgan, whose treasure is still sought today; and of course Long John Silver, the archetypal anti-hero of Robert Louis Stevenson's \u003cem\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/em\u003e (1885).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePirate Tales\u003c\/i\u003e gathers a treasure trove of excerpts from literary works inspired by the historical pirates of the 16th and 17th centuries. The edition begins with Daniel Defoe's \u003cem\u003eRobinson Crusoe\u003c\/em\u003e (1719), a book containing all the trappings of pirate lore—shipwrecks, mutineers, undiscovered islands, and talking parrots—and one which influenced hundreds of works of adventure fiction, not least Jules Verne's \u003cem\u003eThe Mysterious Island\u003c\/em\u003e (1871). The third nerve-jangling novel is \u003cem\u003eTreasure Island\u003c\/em\u003e, without which no book on pirates would be complete, thanks to its unforgettable additions to the pirate canon: Blind Pew, Billy Bones, the black spot, wooden legs, and Long John Silver. Extracts from Howard Pyle's posthumously published \u003cem\u003eBook of Pirates\u003c\/em\u003e (1921) round off the edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe tales are enlivened by arresting illustrations at every turn, including those by artists from the Brandywine School such as Pyle, the undisputed father of pirate illustration, and his students N. C. Wyeth and Frank Schoonover. This edition features a number of original artworks by these illustrators, drawn from private collections, as well as contributions by other artists from illustration's so-called \"Golden Age\" of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Scene-setting vignettes for each story were executed by the illustrator Michael Custode.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA comprehensive introduction on historical pirates and their influence on these literary texts is provided by Robert E. and Jill P. May, in addition to authoritative commentaries on each text and biographies of the featured authors and illustrators. Evoking high seas, flashing blades, and maritime crime, \u003cem\u003ePirate Tales\u003c\/em\u003e offers a tantalising blend of fiction, history, and illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46714090553580,"sku":"9783836584760","price":92.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27835733483553.jpg?v=1754343437"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/robert-e-and-jill-p-may.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}