The Art of the Illustrated Book

Victoria and Albert Museum

Julius Bryant

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Thames & Hudson
03 November 2022

Graphic design; Illustration; Literature, Poetry & Criticism

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.

This is the story of the illustrated book, from the earliest printed examples to the present day, told through the collections of the National Art Library at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London - a library that was created to bring together examples of superlative book-making on almost every subject.

Gathered here are some of the most influential, compelling and striking examples of the illustrated book, arranged thematically in chapters devoted to subjects such as art, literature, religion, architecture, natural history, fashion, and shopping. Brimming with innovative and beautiful examples, ranging from well-known titles, such as Owen Jones's Grammar of Ornament and James Audubon's Birds of America, to other wonderful but less familiar publications, this collection offers a fascinating overview of some of the finest illustrated books ever created - demonstrating their enduring appeal.

Edited by: Julius Bryant
Imprint: Thames & Hudson
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 300mm, Width: 235mm,
Weight: 1.800kg
ISBN: 9780500480694
ISBN 10: 0500480699
Pages: 288
Publication Date: 03 November 2022
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Julius Bryant is the Keeper of the Word and Image Department at the Victoria and Albert Museum, London. He is responsible for the museum's National Art Library, a major public reference library for the fine and decorative arts.

Reviews for The Art of the Illustrated Book (Victoria and Albert Museum)

'A tour d’horizon of book illustrations using 153 examples from the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum’s National Art Library. Capsule entries on these objects are paired with stunning photographic reproductions, assuring this title a place on many Christmas lists' - The New Criterion 'Lavishly illustrated... Stunning' - Choice