The Dictionary of 19th Century British Book Illustrators

Hardback

Main Details

Title The Dictionary of 19th Century British Book Illustrators
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Simon Houfe
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:350
Dimensions(mm): Height 280,Width 223
Category/GenreIllustration
ISBN/Barcode 9781851491933
ClassificationsDewey:741.640922
Audience
General
Undergraduate
Professional & Vocational
Edition 2nd Revised edition
Illustrations 320 b&w illustrations, 24 colour illustrations

Publishing Details

Publisher ACC Art Books
Imprint ACC Art Books
Publication Date 3 January 1998
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

First published in 1978 as "The Dictionary of British Book Illustrators and Caricaturists 1800-1914", it was aimed at all collectors and those interested in the subject. Now revised with 250 extra entries and additional colour illustrations, this reference contains details of over 2700 artists and their work. A lengthy introduction summarizes the scope and development of illustration in the 19th century.