Bath and Wells (Black's Sketchbooks)

Bath and Wells (Black's Sketchbooks)

by D . S . Andrews (Author)

Synopsis

Found in our archives, the Black's Sketchbooks are a series of books produced in the early 20th century by a group of well-known artists. Each book contains pen sketches of iconic English and Scottish cities and counties. There are also some books on famous Continental cities such as Paris and Venice. The result is a charming series of books that present a fascinating look at British and European locations as they were almost a century ago. This title looks at Bath and Wells as they were in 1920.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 48
Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 19 Mar 2009

ISBN 10: 140811125X
ISBN 13: 9781408111253
Book Overview: A Black's Sketchbook Charming images of Bath and Wells done in 1920 A handy format

Media Reviews
' Something of great beauty and more than antiquarian interest...' Conde Nast Traveller (March 2009) 'Black's Sketchbooks - small format hardbacks providing attractive portraits of British cities as depicted by well-known artists in the early twentieth century.' The Bookseller
Author Bio
D.S. Andrews studied at the Royal College of Art. After military service in World War I, he worked as an illustrator, painter and illuminator. He was also successively head of the Bath School of Art, principal of Derby School of Arts and Crafts, and principal of Leeds and Sheffield Colleges of Art.