ar form of art and illustration for well over a century. The art form reached it's height in publishing at the end of the 19th century through to the first part of the 20th. During this period many artists came to the fore in a 'Gold rush' of illustrated books, magazines and newspapers. This book includes a selection of over 120 superb examples from some of the early masters of the craft. In total this showcase includes works from 48 excellent artists and illustrators. The examples come from not just the well known artists, but also artists you might not be familiar with.All the images are beautifully reproduced in a large size so the reader can study the different styles and techniques of the different artists.Featuring works from Arthur Rackham, Charles & Heath Robinson, Aubrey Beardsley, Charles Dana Gibson, Joseph Clement Coll, Percy J Billinghurst, Franklin Booth, Edmund J Sullivan, Harold Nelson and many more.