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William Nicholson

Author, Illustrator

(1872 - 1949)

Sir William Newzam Prior Nicholson was an English painter of still-life, landscape and portraits, also known for his work as a wood-engraver, illustrator, author of children’s books and designer for the theatre. The design of the original production of Peter Pan was his work.



Bibliography

An Alphabet (1898)

Here are 26 color lithographs printed from woodblock by the well-known English artist.

Author(s): William Nicholson
Illustrator(s): William Nicholson

Clever Bill (1926)

Soldier Bill Davis is left behind in Mary’s rush to be off to visit her aunt, but he manages to find a way to get to the train station ahead of her.

Author(s): William Nicholson
Illustrator(s): William Nicholson

The Pirate Twins (1929)

Mary finds two little pirate twins on the beach and takes them home with her, but they eventually return to the sea.

Author(s): William Nicholson
Illustrator(s): William Nicholson

The Square Book of Animals (1900)

A collection of poems and prints. Read for free online at Internet Archive.

Author(s): Arthur Waugh
Illustrator(s): William Nicholson

The Velveteen Rabbit or, How Toys Become Real (1922)

The story of a boy and his toys, and, in particular, a stuffed rabbit. Read for free online at Internet Archive.

Author(s): Margery Williams Bianco
Illustrator(s): William Nicholson

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