English Book-Illustration of To-day Appreciations of the Work of Living English Illustrators, with Lists of Their Books

This collection offers a lively survey of English book illustration as it stood at the turn of the twentieth century. Divided into four sections—decorative, open‑air, character and children’s‑book illustration—it profiles the leading artists of each field, describing their stylistic choices and the visual moods they created. Alongside the commentary, the book reproduces selected plates, from fairy‑tale images to literary scenes, letting listeners picture the range of work that defined modern English printing.

An introductory essay draws a surprising line from fifteenth‑century woodcuts to today’s presses, showing how historic techniques still echo in contemporary designs. Detailed bibliographies follow each profile, listing the titles that showcased each illustrator’s talent, and an index makes it easy to locate a favorite name. Whether you’re a collector, a student of art history, or simply an admirer of beautiful books, the volume paints a vivid picture of a flourishing creative community.