Crane’s illustrations will be familiar to many from childhood: sweet, pre-Raphaelite scenes, hand-drawn lettering with an Arts & Crafts flair for design. These two volumes catalogue almost 450 of the titles for which he produced artwork (over half of which have only been recently unearthed by the author).
Walter Crane: Books in Colour
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Pope’s poem is illustrated with charm and wit by Roland Pym, whose work ranged from book illustration to theatrical design and murals (including the State Saloon at Woburn Abbey). The illu... read more
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Kreidolf (1863-1956) was a Swiss painter and leading figure in the Jugendstil movement who also wrote and illustrated children's books. In this enchanting tale from 1924, three gnomes set ou... read more
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