John Buchanan-Brown
Phiz! The Book Illustration of Hablot Knight Browne
Article number 10176132
This book offers a comprehensive overview of the works of Hablot Knight Browne (pseudoniem “Phiz”), containing more than 200 of his finest book illustrations. It surveys his life and artistic career via an erudite introduction by Buchanan-Brown, analyzes Browne’s illustrations in the context of the novels they accompany, and presents a nearly complete checklist of his illustrated works. The volume showcases the wide stylistic range, humour, pathos and technical mastery of Browne’s engravings, from the serials of Charles Dickens and novels by Charles Lever to other Victorian-era literature.
Condition
Used - Very good
Language
English
Article type
Book - Hardcover
Year
1978
Publisher
David & Charles, Newton Abbot, London, Vancouver
Edition
1
Number of pages
207 pages
EAN
9780715375075
Illustrated
Yes
Dust jacket
Good
