Introducing a beautiful new range of tebooks adorned with stunning illustrations and photographs from our rich archives. All exquisitely finished and cloth bound with woodfree paper, large pocket at the back and elastic closure. These iconic images were originally commissioned for Batsford book jackets in the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Brian Cook's heightened use of colour encapsulates classic scenes of glorious countryside of old England and his work has become highly collectable. The Villages of England by A.K. Wickham was first published by B.T. Batsford in 1932. The dust jacket illustration of the village of Kersey in Suffolk by Brian Cook was part of the invative English Life series published by Batsford throughout the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Perfect for lovers of vintage book jackets!
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Pavilion Books
ISBN-10
1840656018
ISBN-13
9781840656015
eBay Product ID (ePID)
108660190
Product Key Features
Language
English
Subject
Antiques & Collectables
Additional Product Features
Place of Publication
London
Author Biography
Brian Cook is a designer and illustrator, his design work from the 1930s, 40s and 50s is pioneering and iconic.