An otherwise modest edition of the first volume of Rudyard Kipling's
The Jungle Book appeared in 1908, distinguished mainly by the
inclusion of 16 breathtaking color plates by the gifted artist twins
Maurice and Edward J. Detmold. This new hardcover of the most beloved of
Kipling's classic stories contains all of the Detmolds' original color
illustrations. The plates were scanned from a rare set of portfolio
prints to ensure the greatest possible fidelity. This classic served as
the basis for many film adaptations, including the 2016 live-animation
Disney release directed by John Favreau.