Of The Decorative Illustration Of Books Old And New is a book written by Walter Crane and published in 1905. The book is a comprehensive study of the art of book illustration and decoration, covering both historical and contemporary styles. Crane explores the use of illustration in books from ancient times to the present day, examining the techniques and styles used by different artists and cultures. The book is divided into chapters that cover specific topics such as the use of color in book illustration, the influence of different art movements on book design, and the role of the book illustrator in the publishing industry. The text is accompanied by numerous illustrations, many of which are reproduced in full color, providing readers with a visual guide to the art of book illustration. Of The Decorative Illustration Of Books Old And New is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of book design and illustration.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.