Pamela Colman Smith: The Untold Story brings together the work of four distinguished academics who have dedicated years of research to discover the life and artistic achievements of Pamela Colman Smith. Known to millions as the creator of the Rider-Waite, he was also a set designer and costume designer, folklorist, poet, author, ballad and folk story illustrator, suffragette and book and booklet editor.
This collaborative work features: a richly illustrated biography of Pamela's life with essays on the events and people who influenced her, including Jack Yeats, Ellen Terry, Alfred Stieglitz, Bram Stoker and William Gillette. There is also a chronological survey of his folk tales, art and poetry and an exploration of his lasting legacy.
More than 400 color images of Pamela's non-tarot art have been curated from her publications, including A Broad Sheet, The Green Sheaf, Blue Beard, Annancy stories, Russian ballet, costumes, stage designs, Iri.
