Hutchinson's Important New Books
Illumination and its Development in the Present Day By SIDNEY FARNSWORTH
In one large handsome volume, cloth gilt, with frontispiece in colour and numerous other illustrations, 24s. net
In this exhaustive work Mr. Farnsworth traces the growth of Illumination from its birth, showing, by means of numerous diagrams and drawings, its gradual development through the centuries from mere writing to the elaborate poster work and commercial lettering of the present day. Although other books have already been written on this fascinating subject, Mr. Farnsworth breaks new ground in many directions; he treats the matter from the modern standpoint in a manner which makes his work invaluable not only to students of the art, but also to the rapidly-growing public interested in what has hitherto been a somewhat exclusive craft. The book is profusely illustrated and forms a handsome addition to the library of anyone whose tastes lie in this direction.
The Return and other Poems By E. NESBIT
Author of "Lays and Legends," "Songs of Love and Empire," etc.
In crown 8vo, cloth, 4s. 6d. net.
Riviera Towns By HUBERT ADAMS GIBBONS
In large 8vo, with 32 full-page illustrations by Lester George Hornby.
Boxed, 16s. net
The winter playground of Europe, that short strip of coast lying along the blue Mediterranean, which the French call Cote d' Azure, is the theme of this new volume by Dr. Gibbons. In the fifteen chapters of this book he takes the readers to the towns and hamlets, medieval and modern, of the Riviera, and concerns himself not so much with its transient holiday-making aspect as with the charm of the countryside, its curious old towns with their ancient buildings and crooked streets, and the adventures of himself and his artist collaborator. The book is written in a holiday mood, with a charm and grace that make for delighted reading and do not detract from its value as an interpretative portrait of tins picturesque corner of Europe. Mr. Hornby's drawings are more than mere illustrations, and happily reflect the mood of the text. "Riviera Towns" is handsomely bound and printed, and will, it is expected, be one of the most attractive gift books of the year.
The Little Cat Who Journeyed to St. Ives By FRANK VER BECK
Crown quarto, with 16 illustrations and coloured picture cover, 1s. 6d. net.
An admirable gift book for young people.
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