DOI issue:
No. 69 (December 1898)
DOI article:Reviews of recent publications
DOI Page / Citation link:https://doi.org/10.11588/diglit.19230#0238
Reviews of Recent Publications
Sons). Price 75. 6d.—This is a new edition in
octavo of Mr. Bell's deservedly appreciated work,
notices of former editions of which have appeared
in The Studio. Some revisions of and additions to
the text have been made by the author, and a few
new illustrations added. Although the price is a
low one for a work of this character, no pains appa-
rently have been spared by the publishers to produce
it in a manner worthy of its subject. The illustra-
tions are numerous and excellent, and the charming
design upon the cover by the late Mr. Gleeson
White will be appreciated by many.
L'Art dans la Decoration Exterieure des Livres.
By Octave Uzanne. (Paris: L. H. May).—At
no other time than the present have artists given
more attention to the extrinsics of book decora-
tion. Not only have Editions de luxe in their
outward embellishment received the careful and
well-considered attention of decorators of high
repute, but cheaply " trade-bound" books, and
even ephemeral paper covers, have rightly not
been thought unworthy of their best efforts.
Upon the results of these interesting efforts M.
Octave Uzanne has compiled a most readable
and valuable work. In his selection of illus-
trations, of which there are many hundreds, the
author has displayed a wise catholicity, and the
work of numerous designers throughout Europe
and America is represented. Many of the
designs reproduced have appeared in the pages of
The Studio at various times ; but, placed side by
side with numerous others, a new interest is given
to them, more especially as they lose nothing of
their beauty by comparison. To designers, to
bibliophiles, to lovers of art, M. Octave Uzanne's
book cannot fail to be welcome.
Pictorial Photographs. A Record of the Photo-
graphic Salon of 1897. (London: Kegan Paul,
Trench, Triibner, & Co.) — This sumptuous
" Record" consists of a handsome portfolio of
seventeen detached photogravure plates selected
from the chief exhibits of the 1897 Photographic
Salon. The selection, on the whole, is a satis-
factory one, a good proportion of the most dis-
tinguished photographic experts being represented
by typical examples of their work. The most
noteworthy absentee is Mr. Craig Annan. The
plates that call for especial mention are Mr. Alfred
Stieglitz's A Dreary Day, Mr. W. Thomas' A
Summer Evening, Mr. Paul Martin's A South-
westerly Gale, the Rev. F. C. Lambert's A Smoky
Sunset, Mr. Frank M. Sutcliffe's A Corner of the
Plantation, Mr. Heinrich Kiihn's A Southern
Landscape, Mr. Ernest R. Ashton's A Cairene
210
Cafe, Mr. Lionel C. Bennett's A Stormy Evening,
and Mr. Paul Bergou's Fleur de Reve. The care
and skill bestowed upon the reproductions reflect
the greatest credit upon Mr. Walter L. Colls, who
is responsible for them.
London Types. By William Nicholson. With
Quatorzains by W. E. Henley. (London: W.
Heinemann.)—While the particular convention
affected by Mr. Nicholson may have been influenced
or suggested partly by the characteristics of early
wood engraving, European and Japanese, our
admiration for his work is compelled rather by the
force of expression and sense of pleasant composi-
tion it displays than for any affectation of antiquity
that may environ it. The figure of the omnibus
driver which appears upon the cover of London
Types is probably one of Mr. Nicholson's most
powerful and successful drawings. The "Beef-
eater " is also a fine study. Some other illustrations
contained in this book are less excellent, partly
because of a certain confusion in the management
of the different planes adopted in the composi-
tion, and partly in consequence of a less happy
arrangement of the colour tints than is customary
in the work of this artist. This may be due to
faults in the printing; and we prefer to think that
it is so, as any falling off in the quality of the work
of one who has only recently made his reputation
would be a source of much regret to many of his
numerous admirers.
Rubdiydt of Omar Khayyam. Decorated by
W. B. Macdougall. (London: Macmillan &
Co., Ltd.) Price i2.s\ 6d. net.—This fine "Drawing-
room" edition of Edward Fitzgerald's unequalled
translation is dedicated to the members of the
Omar Khayyam Club. Fault may, perhaps, be
found with Mr. Macdougall's somewhat sombre
decorations on the ground that they do not suffi-
ciently reflect the spirit of the land that gave
birth to these fascinating rhapsodies, but they
display, nevertheless, many admirable qualities
which in a measure atone the deficiency. Lovers
of the astronomer-poet's purity of diction, fine
wit, and simple yet energetic style, are many and
enthusiastic, and it is safe to predict that by them
this handsome new edition will be highly prized.
The Novels of fane Austen. In ten volumes.
Illustrated by C. E. Brock. (London : Dent &
Co.)—Mr. Brock's charming coloured illustrations,
the well printed and readable type, the appro-
priately designed title-pages, end papers and covers,
all unite to make this one of the daintiest and
most fascinating editions of Miss Austen's works.
Especial praise is due to the artist for his well-
Sons). Price 75. 6d.—This is a new edition in
octavo of Mr. Bell's deservedly appreciated work,
notices of former editions of which have appeared
in The Studio. Some revisions of and additions to
the text have been made by the author, and a few
new illustrations added. Although the price is a
low one for a work of this character, no pains appa-
rently have been spared by the publishers to produce
it in a manner worthy of its subject. The illustra-
tions are numerous and excellent, and the charming
design upon the cover by the late Mr. Gleeson
White will be appreciated by many.
L'Art dans la Decoration Exterieure des Livres.
By Octave Uzanne. (Paris: L. H. May).—At
no other time than the present have artists given
more attention to the extrinsics of book decora-
tion. Not only have Editions de luxe in their
outward embellishment received the careful and
well-considered attention of decorators of high
repute, but cheaply " trade-bound" books, and
even ephemeral paper covers, have rightly not
been thought unworthy of their best efforts.
Upon the results of these interesting efforts M.
Octave Uzanne has compiled a most readable
and valuable work. In his selection of illus-
trations, of which there are many hundreds, the
author has displayed a wise catholicity, and the
work of numerous designers throughout Europe
and America is represented. Many of the
designs reproduced have appeared in the pages of
The Studio at various times ; but, placed side by
side with numerous others, a new interest is given
to them, more especially as they lose nothing of
their beauty by comparison. To designers, to
bibliophiles, to lovers of art, M. Octave Uzanne's
book cannot fail to be welcome.
Pictorial Photographs. A Record of the Photo-
graphic Salon of 1897. (London: Kegan Paul,
Trench, Triibner, & Co.) — This sumptuous
" Record" consists of a handsome portfolio of
seventeen detached photogravure plates selected
from the chief exhibits of the 1897 Photographic
Salon. The selection, on the whole, is a satis-
factory one, a good proportion of the most dis-
tinguished photographic experts being represented
by typical examples of their work. The most
noteworthy absentee is Mr. Craig Annan. The
plates that call for especial mention are Mr. Alfred
Stieglitz's A Dreary Day, Mr. W. Thomas' A
Summer Evening, Mr. Paul Martin's A South-
westerly Gale, the Rev. F. C. Lambert's A Smoky
Sunset, Mr. Frank M. Sutcliffe's A Corner of the
Plantation, Mr. Heinrich Kiihn's A Southern
Landscape, Mr. Ernest R. Ashton's A Cairene
210
Cafe, Mr. Lionel C. Bennett's A Stormy Evening,
and Mr. Paul Bergou's Fleur de Reve. The care
and skill bestowed upon the reproductions reflect
the greatest credit upon Mr. Walter L. Colls, who
is responsible for them.
London Types. By William Nicholson. With
Quatorzains by W. E. Henley. (London: W.
Heinemann.)—While the particular convention
affected by Mr. Nicholson may have been influenced
or suggested partly by the characteristics of early
wood engraving, European and Japanese, our
admiration for his work is compelled rather by the
force of expression and sense of pleasant composi-
tion it displays than for any affectation of antiquity
that may environ it. The figure of the omnibus
driver which appears upon the cover of London
Types is probably one of Mr. Nicholson's most
powerful and successful drawings. The "Beef-
eater " is also a fine study. Some other illustrations
contained in this book are less excellent, partly
because of a certain confusion in the management
of the different planes adopted in the composi-
tion, and partly in consequence of a less happy
arrangement of the colour tints than is customary
in the work of this artist. This may be due to
faults in the printing; and we prefer to think that
it is so, as any falling off in the quality of the work
of one who has only recently made his reputation
would be a source of much regret to many of his
numerous admirers.
Rubdiydt of Omar Khayyam. Decorated by
W. B. Macdougall. (London: Macmillan &
Co., Ltd.) Price i2.s\ 6d. net.—This fine "Drawing-
room" edition of Edward Fitzgerald's unequalled
translation is dedicated to the members of the
Omar Khayyam Club. Fault may, perhaps, be
found with Mr. Macdougall's somewhat sombre
decorations on the ground that they do not suffi-
ciently reflect the spirit of the land that gave
birth to these fascinating rhapsodies, but they
display, nevertheless, many admirable qualities
which in a measure atone the deficiency. Lovers
of the astronomer-poet's purity of diction, fine
wit, and simple yet energetic style, are many and
enthusiastic, and it is safe to predict that by them
this handsome new edition will be highly prized.
The Novels of fane Austen. In ten volumes.
Illustrated by C. E. Brock. (London : Dent &
Co.)—Mr. Brock's charming coloured illustrations,
the well printed and readable type, the appro-
priately designed title-pages, end papers and covers,
all unite to make this one of the daintiest and
most fascinating editions of Miss Austen's works.
Especial praise is due to the artist for his well-