Vera Bock (1905-2006) was born in the Russian Empire and fled with her family during the Russian Revolution, eventually settling in San Francisco. Later on, Bock studied a variety of art forms in Switzerland and England, returning to America during the Great Depression, where she designed posters for the Federal Art Project of the Works Progress Administration. She is well known for her children's book illustrations, and has been featured in numerous art exhibitions.
Illustrations by Vera Bock
“Donkey Skin.” Rose Fairy Book, Andrew Lang, New York: Longmans, Green, 1948, pp. 1-15.
Tale Summary Once upon a time there was a beloved king who had everything his... Read more
“Bobino.” Rose Fairy Book, Andrew Lang, New York: Longmans, Green, 1948, pp. 64-71.
Tale Summary There was once a boy named Bobino, who was the only son of... Read more
“The White Doe.” Rose Fairy Book, Andrew Lang, New York: Longmans, Green, 1948, pp. 166-189.
Tale Summary There was once a king and queen who wished dearly for a child,... Read more
“The Sprig of Rosemary.” Rose Fairy Book, Andrew Lang, New York: Longmans, Green, 1948, pp. 107-113.
Tale Summary Once upon a time there was a girl whose father made her work... Read more
“The Bear.” Rose Fairy Book, Andrew Lang, New York: Longmans, Green, 1948, pp. 56-63.
Tale Summary There was once a beautiful princess who lived locked up by her father,... Read more
“The Golden Lion.” Rose Fairy Book, Andrew Lang, New York: Longmans, Green, 1948, pp. 114-121.
Tale Summary There was once a rich merchant with three sons, and one day the... Read more
“A Lost Paradise.” Rose Fairy Book, Andrew Lang, New York: Longmans, Green, 1948, pp. 131-137.
Tale Summary There once lived a charcoal burner and his wife, who were very poor... Read more