Alfred W. Pollard

Early Illustrated Books (eBook, ePUB)

A History of the Decoration and Illustration of Books in the 15th and 16th Centuries

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Early Illustrated Books: A History of the Decoration and Illustration of Books in the 15th and 16th Centuries written by Alfred W. Pollard who was an English bibliographer. This book was published in 1927. And now republish in ebook format. We believe this work is culturally important in its original archival form. While we strive to adequately clean and digitally enhance the original work, there are occasionally instances where imperfections such as missing pages, poor pictures or errant marks may have been introduced due to either the quality of the original work. Despite these occasional imperfections, we have brought it back into print as part of our ongoing global book preservation commitment, providing customers with access to the best possible historical reprints. We appreciate your understanding of these occasional imperfections, and sincerely hope you enjoy reading this book.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Alfred W. Pollard
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. September 2017
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788822819482
• Artikelnr.: 51758617

Autorenporträt

Alfred William Pollard (1859-1944) was an esteemed English bibliographer, widely recognized for his scholarly contributions to the study of early printed books and his expertise on William Shakespeare's works. Pollard's in-depth knowledge and his efforts to bring organization and systematic study to the field of bibliography were unparalleled. After earning a degree from King's College London and attending St John's College, Oxford, he went on to work at the British Museum, where his passion for early texts flourished. Pollard's literary style combined meticulous research with an accessible narrative, making his works valuable to both the scholarly community and general readers interested in the history of books. His extensive output includes the seminal 'Early Illustrated Books: A History of the Decoration and Illustration of Books in the 15th and 16th Centuries' (1893), a foundational work that offers insights into the artistic value and production techniques of illustrated texts in the burgeoning years of print. Pollard was recognized by the book trade for his influential role in establishing the bibliographic foundations that continue to guide historical book classification and authentication (Carter & Pollard, 1927). His distinguished career not only made significant contributions to literary scholarship but also helped to shape modern bibliographic standards, ensuring that his impact would endure well beyond his lifetime.