{"product_id":"the-history-of-don-quixote-part-1-by-miguel-de-cervantes-9781592180936","title":"The History of Don Quixote Part 1","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGustave Doré's stunning imagery enhances Cervantes' epic masterpiece in this full-size retro restoration of \u003ci\u003eThe History of Don Quixote Part 1\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in the 1600s by Spanish writer Miguel de Cervantes, \u003ci\u003eDon Quixote\u003c\/i\u003e is regarded by many as history's greatest piece of literature, made even better when enhanced by the spectacular artwork of Gustave Doré. This Retro Restoration includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n  - Full-size 8 1\/2\" x 11\" pages \u003cbr\u003e\n  - Crisp digitally re-scanned and enhanced images \u003cbr\u003e\n  - Bold new cover design \u003cbr\u003e\n  - Author's original page layouts \u003cbr\u003e\n  - Classic type font \u003cbr\u003e\n  - English version with illustration captions\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDon Quixote Part 1\u003c\/i\u003e starts the two-part saga of Don Quixote de la Mancha and Sancho Panza as they heroically travel in pursuit of adventure and the knowledge of what it means to be human. Don Quixote's vivid imagination is rivaled only by the creative vision of Doré, who gives the armour-clad aspiring knight and his companions the charismatic and iconic look for which they are still remembered today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop spared no expense when restoring, cleaning, and digitally remastering a rare, mint copy of \u003ci\u003eDon Quixote\u003c\/i\u003e for a new generation of readers. Doré's crisp illustrations explode from the pages with incredible detail to liven Cervantes' unforgettable storytelling. Many regard \u003ci\u003eDon Quixote\u003c\/i\u003e as Doré's best work, showcasing his skills as a technical illustrator and gifted, humorous cartoonist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe prodigal French artist unleashed a nonstop barrage of humorous cartoons, caricatures, and adorable scribbles that highlight the humour and imagination of Cervantes' character and his relationship to those around him. Doré also created some of his most outstanding full-page work filled with intricate details that tell stories within the story. \u003ci\u003eDon Quixote\u003c\/i\u003e is a sight to behold and a thrill to read. \u003ci\u003eDon Quixote Parts 1 and 2\u003c\/i\u003e contain 370 illustrations, many of them full-page!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Artist:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nMaster artist Gustave Doré (1832-1883), known for the lavish illustrations in Dante's Inferno, Purgatory and Paradise, Doré's London: A Pilgrimage, and Milton's Paradise Lost. His mastery of human anatomy, background detail, shading, and layout are evident on every page.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Publisher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe CGR Publishing Restoration Workshop uses a vast array of computers and digital scanners to restore, preserve, and enhance the classic works of writers and artists from the 19th century. Each new release includes display-quality covers, enlarged covers, and retro fonts. Select books include Dante's Inferno Retro Hell-Bound Edition, Gustave Doré's London: A Pilgrimage, The Complete Book of Birds, A Life of George Westinghouse, The Clock Book: A Detailed Illustrated Collection of Classic Clocks, The Aeroplane Speaks, and much more.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48127449366764,"sku":"9781592180936","price":83.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781592180936-the-history-of-don-quixote-part-1.jpg?v=1786004018","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/products\/the-history-of-don-quixote-part-1-by-miguel-de-cervantes-9781592180936","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}