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100 1 _aPaston, George,
_d1860-1936
245 1 0 _aOld Coloured Books
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-09-09
508 _aProduced by Chris Curnow, Carol Brown and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Old Coloured Books" by George Paston is a historical account published in the early 20th century that delves into the world of illustrated literature, specifically focusing on the notable works and artists from the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This book discusses the contributions of various illustrators and writers, including Rudolf Ackermann, Thomas Rowlandson, and George Cruikshank, shedding light on the artistic techniques and cultural contexts that shaped their creations. The book takes readers on an informative journey through the development of illustrated books, highlighting various significant figures and their seminal works. It addresses the origins and transformations of the practices surrounding printing and illustration while exploring how these artistic expressions responded to the social and political climates of their times. With an emphasis on the interplay between text and illustration, Paston imparts knowledge about key publications such as "The Tour of Doctor Syntax" and "Life in London," demonstrating how they reflect the ethos and aesthetics of their respective eras. Through its rich descriptions and historical insights, "Old Coloured Books" serves as both a tribute to the enduring legacy of illustrated works and a rich resource for literature enthusiasts. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aColor prints
653 _aIllustrators -- Great Britain
653 _aIllustration of books -- Great Britain
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/33682
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