Howard Pyle: A Record Of His Illustrations And Writings (1921) - Hardcover

Howard Pyle: A Record of His Illustrations and Writings (1921) is a comprehensive book that details the life and work of Howard Pyle, an American illustrator and author of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book is written by Willard Samuel Morse, a contemporary of Pyle's who was also an illustrator and writer.The book begins with a brief biography of Pyle, outlining his early life, education, and career. It then goes on to provide an extensive catalogue of Pyle's illustrations, organized by subject matter, including historical scenes, fairy tales, and adventure stories. The illustrations are accompanied by descriptions of the stories they depict and the publications in which they appeared.In addition to his illustrations, Pyle was also a prolific writer, and the book includes a detailed bibliography of his works, including novels, short stories, and essays. Morse provides summaries and critical commentary on many of these works, highlighting their literary and artistic merits.Throughout the book, Morse emphasizes the importance of Pyle's contributions to American literature and illustration, and he provides a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts of Pyle's work. The book is illustrated with numerous examples of Pyle's artwork, making it a visually stunning tribute to this important figure in American art and literature.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.