Old Picture Books, With Other Essays on Bookish Subjects

Name: Old Picture Books, With Other Essays on Bookish Subjects
Author: Alfred W. Pollard

By Alfred W. Pollard

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A collection of essays examines the history and craft of early illustrated books and their makers, focusing on woodcut techniques, the reuse and transfer of blocks, and the relationship between image and type. It discusses examples such as early illustrated biblical and devotional volumes and popular pictorial books, explores workshop practice and material differences between wood and metal cuts, and surveys related subjects including printers' marks, book sales, theatrical woodcuts, and the tastes of collectors and readers.

About the Author

Alfred W. Pollard

Alfred W. Pollard was a notable English bibliographer and book historian, recognized for his contributions to the study of early printed books and book illustration. His works often explore the intersection of literature and visual art, particularly in the 15th and 16th centuries. Among his key publications are "Early Illustrated Books: A History of the Decoration and Illustration of Books in the 15th and 16th Centuries," which delves into the artistic aspects of book production during the Renaissance, and "An Essay on Colophons, with Specimens and Translations," where he examines the significance of colophons in the history of publishing. Pollard's scholarship has left a lasting impact on the field of bibliology.