‎Bryant, Julius‎
‎The Art of the Illustrated Book‎

‎THE ART OF THE ILLUSTRATED BOOK : 700 Years of History and Design‎

‎, Thames and Hudson , 2022 Hardcover, 288 pages, ENG, 300 x 235 mm, NEW, dustjacket, illustrations in colour and b/w. ISBN 9780500480694.‎

‎The story of the illustrated book from the earliest printed books to the present day, told through the collections of the V&A's National Art Library. Throughout history, images have been used to reflect the meaning of words and to enhance our understanding of texts. With the invention of mechanized printing in Germany in the 15th century, illustrated books were no longer the preserve of the elite and became a source of knowledge, instruction and pleasure for a wider audience. Traditional accounts of the illustrated book survey its history in terms of technological advances, from illumination to hand-drawn illustrations and photography. This study offers a new approach, grouping books by subject - from natural history and travel to art, architecture and fashion. Gathered here are some of the most influential and compelling examples of the illustrated book, all chosen from the collections of the National Art Library at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. Each chapter starts with a general introduction to the subject, followed by key examples accompanied by narrative captions. The commentaries range beyond the illustrations to consider the whole book, the design, typeface, binding, inks and papers. Many of the books are not on display to the public and have been specially photographed for this volume. Most examples have been chosen for their significance, being innovative and beautiful. But humble books, often overlooked in histories, have also been selected, when particularly effective in their field, or simply memorable. From beautiful printed Psalters and Books of Hours, to striking natural history books such as Audubon's Birds of America, La Fontaine's Fables illustrated by Marc Chagall, Serlio's treatise on architecture and Owen Jones's Grammar of Ornament, this book gives a fascinating overview of some of the finest illustrated books ever created. In the face of recent pronouncements about the death of the printed book, this volume demonstrates the enduring appeal of the illustrated book.‎

‎The Studio, an illustrated Magazin of fine & applied Art - Mar. 15 1918 - Vol. 73, N°300 - The oil paintings of Henri Harpignies - Leaves from the Sketch-book of lieut. H.W. Mann - A few words on the death of Rodin - Recent paintings by Walter Bayes‎

‎The Studio. 1918. In-4. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Dos abîmé, Intérieur acceptable. Paginé de 19 à 86 +XXVIII pages de publicités - nombreuses illustrations en noir et blanc et en couleurs dans et hors texte, certaines sous serpente. Dos plié, légèrement déchiré par endroits.. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon‎

‎Sommaire : The oil paintings of Henri Harpignies - Leaves from the Sketch-book of lieut. H.W. Mann - A few words on the death of Rodin - Recent paintings by Walter Bayes - Studio-talk - Reviews - The Lay Figure. Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon‎

‎The Book of Kells. Described by Edward Sullivan, and illustrated with twenty-four Plates in Colours. suivi de: An Enquiry into the Art of Illuminated Manuscripts of the Middle Age by Johan Adolf Bruun‎

‎London, 1986, in-4, 138pp, Reliure éditeur, jaquette illustrée, Très bel exemplaire abondamment illustré! 138pp ‎

‎BIBLIOGRAPHY Of EIGHTEENTH CENTURY ART And iLLUSTRATED BOOKS, BEING A GUIDE TO COLLECTORS OF ILLUSTRATED WORKS IN ENGLISH AND FRENCH OF THE PERIOD. Together with 2 other books on book-art. 3 volumes together.‎

‎London by Sampson Low, Marston & Co. 1898, lg. in-8vo, XV + 1 ll. + 615 p., illustrated, orig. brochure, spine split, with loss of orig. wrappers on spine.‎

‎The original edition. This work was intended as a guide to collectors of illustrated works in French and English and describes 5000 entries. Illustrated with numerous plates. Author and full title information is given as well as information about limited editions, special paper copies, etc. Includes annotations.ADDED: André Lejard: The Art of the French Book from early manuscripts to the present time Chene 1947, richly illustrated 4° bound Orig. Jackett. - / John Harthan: The history of the illustrated book the western tradition with 465 illustr. in color .Thames & Hudson 1981 fully ill. bound with jackett. ‎

‎The Book as Art. Modern Illustrated Books and Fine Bindings, Part II. (Book auction sale catalogue).‎

‎2. In-4°, 27,5 x 21,5 cm, 292 pp, coloured & b/w ill, publisher's cloth, index. 469 lots. collection with many coloured illustrations of bindings. The estimates and results loosely inserted.‎