Monday, February 20, 2012

Howard Pyle: The Man Who Rewrote History

Howard Pyle: The Man Who Rewrote History on AbeBooks: The cultural influence of American author and illustrator Howard Pyle should not be underestimated. He transformed Robin Hood from a bandit to a heroic defender of the weak. He changed pirates from seafaring hoodlums to iconic historical figures.

Pyle was also one of the great American illustrators. You probably own a book that has been influenced by him in some way and remember his name when you watch any Treasure Island or Pirates of the Caribbean movie.

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