{"product_id":"robin-hood","title":"Robin Hood","description":"\u003cp\u003e6C Paul Cresnick. Illustrated by N. C Wyeth. Philadelphia: David McKay, 1917. \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Edition.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAAIBxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 12px 0px 16px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003eThis definitive retelling of the \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eRobin Hood\u003c\/span\u003e legend by \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003ePaul Creswick\u003c\/span\u003e traces the journey of the noble outlaw from his early days in Sherwood Forest to his eventual pardon by King Richard. The narrative follows Robin's transformation into a symbol of resistance against the corrupt \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eSheriff of Nottingham\u003c\/span\u003e, detailing the recruitment of his \"Merry Men,\" including the formidable \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eLittle John\u003c\/span\u003e and the jovial \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eFriar Tuck\u003c\/span\u003e. Blending historical realism with the high-adventure spirit of the original ballads, Creswick’s version explores themes of honor, social justice, and the deep-seated loyalty found within the greenwood, culminating in a poignant account of Robin's final days.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eN.C. Wyeth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, the most celebrated student of the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eHoward Pyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, brought a newfound sense of muscular vitality to the Robin Hood mythos through his nine vibrant oil paintings. Part of his acclaimed series of \"Illustrated Classics\" for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDavid McKay\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, Wyeth’s work for this volume is characterized by its dynamic use of light and rich, earthy textures that make the medieval setting feel tangible and lived-in. His paintings, such as the iconic \"Meeting of Robin Hood and Little John,\" avoided the stiff formality of earlier illustrations, opting instead for a dramatic, cinematic quality that defined the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eBrandywine School\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e style and solidified his status as the premier adventure artist of the 20th century.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Fsg96\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", \"Helvetica Neue\", sans-serif; font-size: 20px; font-weight: 600; margin: 24px 0px 12px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);'\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eDark green cloth with gilt titles and board art on the front board and spine. Pictorial pastedown on upper board. Illustrated endpapers showing the outlaws in wait. Very clean copy with slight bumping to points and head and foot of spine. Very good condition. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Moons Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56460217581734,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0173\/6563\/1040\/files\/704ED399-75B5-4DE2-92FE-988CEBB1CB92.jpg?v=1778540960","url":"https:\/\/moons-rare-books.myshopify.com\/products\/robin-hood","provider":"Moons Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}