The book and periodical illustrations of Arthur Hughes
Subtitle: 'a spark of genius,' 1832-1915
By: Maroussia Oakley
Contributors: Hughes, Arthur, 1832-1915, artist
Publisher: Private Libraries Association; Oak Knoll Press
Published: 2016
Place of publication: Pinner, Middlesex, England; New Castle, Delaware
Language: eng
Number of pages: 325
ISBN-13: 9780900002786; 9781584563488
Subjects: Pre-Raphaelites; Biography; Illustrated books; History; Illustrated periodicals
Other titles: Book & periodical illustrations of Arthur Hughes
Description: The Book and Periodical Illustrations of Arthur Hughes is the first detailed account of the work of this somewhat neglected Pre-Raphaelite artist between 1855 and 1913. Many of his books were intended for children, including such classics as 'At the Back of the North Wind' and 'The Princess and the Goblin', first published by Alexander Strahan in Good Words for the Young, 1869-71. Designs by Arthur Hughes for Christina Rossetti's 'Sing-Song' and 'Speaking Likenesses' were notable for their witty accompaniment to her poetry and prose, matching the curiosity of texts created to amuse (or terrify) Victorian and Edwardian children.
Notes: "850 copies of which 150 for sale"--Title page verso.

"A checklist of books and periodicals illustrated by Arthur Hughes": pages 297-308.

Includes bibliographical references (pages 309-316) and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Illustrations; title: Introduction; title: Poetry and rhyme; title: Fact, fiction and fantasy for children; title: Alexander Strahan's periodicals: Good words, The Sunday magazine, Good words for the young, & Good things for the young of all ages; title: Illustrations in other periodicals and books.