"The Hobbit", JRR Tolkien (first published in 1937 by George Allen & Unwin). Illustrations by Eric Fraser

This is not from the original edition I'm afraid - it's the 2001 reprint of the 1979 Folio Society edition. Eric Fraser(1902-1983) creates landscapes which are mesmerising and endless while his figures are solemn and monumental. The detail and the rhythm in the shapes and patterns are incredible - the could keep you hooked for hours. He has been a huge inspiration for so many artists and illustrators - myself included.

There are some great examples of Eric Fraser's work - posters and advertising illustrations - at http://www.fulltable.com/VTS/aoi/f/fraser/f.htm There's alsohttp://www.chrisbeetles.com/gallery/artist.php?art=1740 where prints of his work can be purchased.

"The Second Virago Book Of Fairy Tales", edited by Angela Carter, illustrations by Corinna Sargood (publ. by Virago Press Ltd, London 1992), part 2

Just a few more of the many prints found in this book.