ILLUSTRATION FROM "MISS MOUSE AND HER BOYS." BY L. LESLIE BROOKE. (MACMILLAN AND CO. 1897)ILLUSTRATION FROM "MISS MOUSE AND HER BOYS." BY L. LESLIE BROOKE. (MACMILLAN AND CO. 1897)
The special full-page illustrations which appear in this number must not be left without a word of comment. In place of re-issuing facsimiles of actual illustrations from coloured books of the past which would probably have been familiar to many readers, drawings by artists who are mentioned elsewhere in this Christmas Number have been specially designed to carry out the spirit of the theme. For Christmas is pre-eminently the time for children's books. Mr. Robert Halls' painting of a baby, here called "The Heir to Fairyland"—the critic for whom all this vast amount of effort is annually expended—is seen still in the early or destructive stage, a curious foreshadowing of his attitude in a later development should he be led from the paths of Philistia to the bye-ways of art criticism. The portrait miniatures of child-life by Mr. Robert Halls, if not so well known as they deserve, cannot be unfamiliar to readers ofThe Studio, since many of his best works have been exhibited at the Academy and elsewhere.
The lithograph by Mr. R. Anning Bell, "In Nooks with Books," represents a second stage of the juvenile critic when appreciation in a very acute form has set in, and picture-books are nolonger regarded as toys to destroy, but treasures to be enjoyed snugly with a delight in their possession.
ILLUSTRATION FROM "BABY'S LAYS" BY E. CALVERT (ELKIN MATHEWS. 1897)ILLUSTRATION FROM "BABY'S LAYS" BY E. CALVERT (ELKIN MATHEWS. 1897)
Mr. Granville Fell, with "King Love, a Christmas Greeting," turns back to the memory of the birthday whose celebration provokes the gifts which so often take the form of illustrated books, for Christmas is to Britons more and more the children's festival. The conviviality of the Dickens' period may linger here and there; but to adults generally Christmas is only a vicarious pleasure, for most households devote the day entirely to pleasing the little ones who have annexed it as their own special holiday.
The dainty water-colour by Mr. Charles Robinson, and the charming drawing in line by M. Boutet de Monvel, call for no comment. Collectors will be glad to possess such excellent facsimiles of work by two illustrators conspicuous for their work in this field. The figure by Mr. Robinson, "So Light of Foot, so Light of Spirit," is extremely typical of the personal style he has adopted from the first. Studies by M. de Monvel have appeared before inThe Studio, so that it would be merely reiterating the obvious to call attention to the exquisite truth of character which he obtains with rare artistry.
G. W.
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The Editor's best thanks are due to all those publishers who have so kindly and readily come forward with their assistance in the compilation of "Children's Books and their Illustrators." Owing to exigences of space reference to several important new books has necessarily been postponed.
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ILLUSTRATION FROM "NATIONAL RHYMES." BY GORDON BROWNE (GARDNER, DARTON AND CO. 1897)ILLUSTRATION FROM "NATIONAL RHYMES." BY GORDON BROWNE (GARDNER, DARTON AND CO. 1897)
BY MARTHA FINLEY
ELSIE DINSMORE. With illustrations by H. C. Christy. Large 8vo, cloth. $1.50.
ELSIE AT HOME. Similar in general style to the previous "Elsie" books. 16mo, cloth. $1.25.
BY RAFFORD PYKE.
THE ADVENTURES OF MABEL. For children of five and six. With many illustrations byMelanie Elizabeth Norton. Large 8vo. $1.75.
BY BARBARA YECHTON.
DERICK. Illustrated. Large 12mo, cloth. $1.50.
BY AMANDA M. DOUGLAS.
CHILDREN AT SHERBURNE HOUSE, 12mo, cloth. $1.50.
NAN. A Sequel to "A Little Girl in Old New York." Illustrated. 12mo, cloth. $1.50.
BY ELIZABETH STUART PHELPS.
GIPSY'S YEAR AT THE GOLDEN CRESCENT. Uniform with the previous volumes of the same series. Fully illustrated. Large 12mo, cloth. $1.50.
BY ELIZABETH W. CHAMPNEY.
WITCH WINNIE IN VENICE. With many illustrations. Large 12mo, cloth. $1.50.
PIERRE AND HIS POODLE. With numerous illustrations. 12mo, cloth. $1.00.
BY BEATRICE HARRADEN.
UNTOLD TALES OF THE PAST. ByBeatrice Harraden, author of "Ships that Pass in the Night," "Hilda Strafford," etc. Illustrated. Cloth. Probably $1.50.
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Aaron in the Wildwoods
A delightful new Thimblefinger story of Aaron while a "runaway," by JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS, author of "Little Mr. Thimblefinger and his Queer Country," "Mr. Rabbit at Home," "The Story of Aaron,"etc.With 24 full-page illustrations byOliver Herford. Square 8vo. $2.00.
Little-Folk Lyrics
By FRANK DEMPSTER SHERMAN.Holiday Edition. A beautiful book of very charming poems for children, with 16 exquisite illustrations. 12mo. $1.50.
Being a Boy
By CHARLES DUDLEY WARNER. With an introduction and 32 capital full-page illustrations from photographs byClifton Johnson. 12mo, gilt top. $2.00.
An Unwilling Maid
A capital story of the Revolution, for girls, by JEANIE GOULD LINCOLN, author of "Marjorie's Quest," "A Genuine Girl,"etc.With illustrations. $1.25.
Few recent stories surpass it in the fortunate blending of vivacity and sweetness and stern loyalty to duty and tender and pathetic experiences. It is fascinatingly written and every chapter increases its delightfulness.—The Congregationalist, Boston.
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Three New Historical Tales by E. Everett Green, Author of "The Young Pioneers," etc.
A CLERK AT OXFORD, AND HIS ADVENTURES IN THE BARON'S WAR.
With a plan of Oxford in the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, and a view of the city from an old print. 8vo, extra cloth. $1.50.
SISTER: A CHRONICLE OF FAIR HAVEN.
With eight illustrations byJ. Finnemore. 8vo, extra cloth. $1.50.
TOM TUFTON'S TRAVELS.
With illustrations byW. S. Stacey. 8vo, extra cloth, $1.25.
Two New Books by Herbert Hayens, Author of "Clevely Sahib," "Under the Lone Star," etc.
AN EMPEROR'S DOOM; OR THE PATRIOTS OF MEXICO.
A tale of the downfall of Maximilian, with eight illustrations byA. J. B. Salmon. 8vo, extra cloth. $1.50.
SOLDIERS OF THE LEGION.
A tale of the Carlist War. 8vo, extra cloth, illustrated. $1.25.
THE ISLAND OF GOLD.
A Sailor's Yarn. ByGordon Stables, M. D., R. N., author of "Every Inch a Sailor," "How Jack McKenzie Won His Epaulettes," etc. With six illustrations byAllan Stuart. 8vo, extra cloth. $1.25.
POPPY.
A tale. ByMrs. Isla Sitwell, author of "In Far Japan," "The Golden Woof," etc. With illustrations. 8vo, cloth extra. $1.25.
VANDRAD THE VIKING; OR THE FEUD AND THE SPELL.
A tale of the Norsemen. ByI. Storer Clouston. With six illustrations byHerbert Payton. 8vo, cloth. 80 cts.
THE VANISHED YACHT.
ByE. Harcourt Burrage. Cloth extra. $1.00.
LITTLE TORA, THE SWEDISH SCHOOLMISTRESS, AND OTHER STORIES.
ByMrs. Woods Baker, author of "Fireside Sketches of Swedish Life," "The Swedish Twins," etc. Cloth. 60 cts.
A BOOK ABOUT SHAKESPEARE.
Written for Young People. ByI. N. McIlwraith. With numerous illustrations. Cloth extra. 60 cts.
ACROSS GREENLAND'S ICEFIELDS.
An account of the discoveries by Nansen and Peary. With portraits of Nansen and other illustrations. 8vo, cloth. 80 cts.
BREAKING THE RECORD.
The story of North Polar Expeditions by the Nova Zembla and Spitzbergen Routes. ByM. Douglass, author of "Across Greenland's Icefields," etc. With numerous illustrations. Cloth extra. 80 cts.
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The Blackberries
Thirty-two humorous drawings in color, with descriptive verses, byE. W. Kemblethe famous delineator of "Kemble's Coons." Large quarto, 9×12, on plate paper; cover in color. $1.50.
Kemble's Coons
Drawings byE. W. Kemble. A series of 30 beautiful half-tone reproductions, printed in Sepia, of drawings of colored children and southern scenes, by E. W. Kemble, the well-known character artist. Large quarto, 9½×12 inches; handsomely bound in Brown Buckram and Japan Vellum printed in color. Price, $2.00.
The Delft Cat
By Robert Howard Russell. Three stories for children profusely illustrated by F. Berkeley Smith. Printed on hand-made, deckle-edge linen paper with attractive cover in Delft Colors. Price, 75 cents.
Dancing little men
Chip's Dogs
A collection of humorous drawings by the lateF. P. W. Bellew("Chip"), whose amusing sketches of dogs were so well known. A new and improved edition now ready. Large Quarto, 9½×12 inches, on plate paper, handsomely bound. Price, $1.00.
The Autobiography of a Monkey
A laughable conception in 30 full-page and 40 small drawings byHy. Mayer, with verses byAlbert Bigelow Paine. Large quarto, 7×9, with cover in color. Price, $1.25.
The Tiddledywink's Poetry Book
Illustrated byCharles Howard Johnson. A book of nonsense rhymes byMr. Bangs, accompanied by most amusing pictures. Large quarto, with Illuminated covers, 30 full-page illustrations, colored borders to text. Boards. Price, $1.00.
The Mantel Piece Minstrels
By John Kendrick Bangs. A most attractive little volume containing four of Mr. Bangs' inimitably humorous stories, profusely illustrated with unique drawings byF. Berkeley Smith; printed on hand-made, deckle-edge linen paper, and tastefully bound in illuminated covers. 32mo. Price, 75 cents.
The Dumpies
Discovered and drawn byFrank Verbeck; Albert Bigelow Paine, historian. An entertaining tale in prose and verse, as fascinating as "The Brownies." Large quarto, 8×11, with 130 illustrations and cover in color. Price, $1.25.
Tiddledywink Tales
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In Camp with a Tin Soldier
By John Kendrick Bangs. A Sequel toTiddledywinkTales. Illustrated byT. M. Ashe, Jimmieboy's adventures in the Camp of the Tin Soldiers are most amusing. Full cloth, gilt, 236 pp. 12mo. Price, $1.25.
Half Hours with Jimmieboy
By John Kendrick Bangs. Illustrated byFrank Verbeck,Peter Newelland others. Sixteen short stories record the interesting adventures of the hero with all sorts of folks; dwarfs, dudes, giants, bicyclopædia birds and snowmen. Full cloth, 112 pp. 12mo. Price, $1.25.
The Slambangaree
Ten stories for children byR. K. Munkittrick. On hand-made deckle-edge linen paper. Price, 75 cents.
In Savage Africa
By E. J. Glave, one of Stanley's pioneer officers. With an introduction by Henry M. Stanley. Beautifully illustrated with seventy-five wood cuts, half-tones and pen-and-ink sketches by the author,Bacher,Bridgman,KembleandTaber. Large octavo, full cloth, gilt. Price, $1.50.
An Alphabet
By William Nicholson. Color plate for each letter in the alphabet. Popular Edition on stout cartridge paper, $1.50. Library Edition, made on Dutch hand-made paper; mounted and bound in cloth. Price, $3.75.
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Transcriber's Notes:Obvious punctuation errors repaired.Varied hyphenation was retained: woodcuts, wood-cuts and today, to-day and folklore, folk-lore.The remaining corrections made are indicated by dotted lines under the corrections. Scroll the mouse over the word and the original text willappear.
Obvious punctuation errors repaired.
Varied hyphenation was retained: woodcuts, wood-cuts and today, to-day and folklore, folk-lore.
The remaining corrections made are indicated by dotted lines under the corrections. Scroll the mouse over the word and the original text willappear.