Holme, C. Geoffrey (Charles Geoffrey) 1887-1954 creator Salaman, Malcolm C. (Malcolm Charles) 1855-1940 Halton, Ernest G. 1887-1954 text utu 2021 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Modern Book Illustrators and Their Work" edited by C. Geoffrey Holme and Ernest G. Halton, with text by M. C. Salaman, is a collection of essays and illustrations that explores the art of modern book illustration, likely written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the various techniques and aesthetics of book illustrations and highlights the contributions of numerous notable artists of the time. Through its examination of illustrations, it delves into the evolving relationship between text and visual art in literature. The book contains a comprehensive overview of prominent illustrators, providing insight into their individual styles and contributions to the craft. Key figures such as Arthur Rackham, Edmund Dulac, and Walter Crane are discussed, showcasing their unique approaches to book illustration that blend artistry with interpretative meaning. The essays touch on the historical development of book illustration in England, from its primitive beginnings to its more refined state in the 20th century, while also critiquing the technical advancements in reproduction methods that have influenced contemporary works. Overall, this volume serves as both a celebration of the golden age of illustration and a resource for understanding the artistic standards being pursued in the modern era. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2021-08-05 Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Illustration of books -- Great Britain NC Original publication data not identified 15002504 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65994 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65994 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134525.0 65994