Fantasy & Nonsense is the delightful union of the work of James Whitcomb Riley, 19th century American master of verse in dialect, and Berrot Hubrecht (aka Robert Buchert), whose whimsical wood engravings recall classic children's illustrations of the late Victorian era.

Riley is typically remembered for his earthy depictions of rural Midwestern American life, but this unique compilation of poems, ranging from gobbledy-gook rhyming to gothic macabre, offers a devilishly playful view of the poet rarely revealed elsewhere in his work. His revelry in tales fanciful—delicious fascination with things spooky and strange—is the focus of this collection. While many past collections of Riley's work have been intended for young readers, this one is designed as an enchantment for all ages.

Berrot Hubrecht's penchant for the fantastic is equally beguiling. His clever wood engravings breathe colorful life into goblins, witches, mythical creatures, and things unseen. The text was printed from a handset type, one which brightly heightens the effect of so much humor and charm.

Letterpress. Edition of 230. 54 pages.
Deluxe, 10 copies. Quarter leather and cloth binding in slipcase with portfolio of illustrations. Printed on handmade paper. $470.00 plus tax and shipping.
Standard, 210 copies. Hardbound. $105.00 plus tax and shipping.
In sheets, 10 copies. $80.00 plus tax and shipping.