Author : Jerrold, Blanchard Year of publication: 2013 Format: Hardback Signature: No First edition :No Condition: New Category: Art and culture Cost of book: £891 Price negotiable: No
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4 to. 294p.,1,96kg. Reprint. Language: English. Limited edition of 100 signed and numbered copies (this is #6/100). The engravings are reprinted from the book “Louis Enault. Londres. — Paris: Librairie Hachette et Cie, 1876”. The book is individually hand-sewn and bound in hand-crafted and tooled full maroon shagreen. Custom-made cream paper “Olina Rough” by Arjowiggins. The covers elaborately hand-tooled in gilt and blind embossing. The spine divided into five panels, with gilt and blind embossing compartments, lettered in the second and in the third, the others with floral and ornamental tools with raised bands tooled in gilt. The hand-marbled paper doublures and endleaves. Doublures ornately hand-tooled in gilt. Top edge gilt and hand engraving. The fore edge and bottom edge are sculpted by hand. Silk ribbon. Contained within a custom-made matching wood-pattern paper with shagreen edging slipcase.(The colors shade captured on photos may slightly differ from the original). “London. A Pilgrimage” was conceived in 1868 by the journalist and playwright Blanchard Jerrold. “London. A Pilgrimage” is a classic of social journalism, a frank and brutal look at the poverty striken, gin-swilling London of the nineteenth century, written in a perceptive, bold and gripping style. Incredible etchings by Doré escort Blanchard on his odyssey through the great Victorian metropolis of the 19th century. “London. A Pilgrimage” is an enlightening work that brings to life the chaotic and gloomy past of a great city on the cusp of modern times. An enriching text for students of history, social history, anthropology and nineteenth century literature, and an essential read for anyone interested in London's history. Blanchard Jerrold (1826-1884) was both journalist and playwright, with 'Cool as a Cucumber' the most successful of his plays. He was also editor of 'Lloyd's Weekly News'. Gustav Doré (1832-1883) was an amazingly prolific artist of 19th century. Among his many works are illustrated editions of 'Paradise Lost', the Bible and 'The Idylls of the Kings'.
