human
Mr. Blackburn explains the processes--line, half-tone, and so forth--exemplifying each by the drawings of artists more or less skilled in the modern work of illustration. They are well chosen as a whole, to show the possibilities of process work in trained hands.
gpt
We thoroughly commend this book to all whom it may concern.
human
Mr. Henry Blackburn, perhaps our greatest expert on the subject of the book illustrator's art, has written a most interesting volume, which no young black-and-white artist can very well afford to do without. Nearly a hundred splendid and instructive illustrations.
gpt
The author's purpose in this book is to show how drawing for the press may be best adapted to its purpose.... Many of Mr. Blackburn's instructions are technical, but all are beautifully illustrated by choice reproductions from some of the best black-and-white work of the time.
human
Mr. Blackburn's interesting and practical manual is designed, in the first instance, for the guidance of students who intend to become illustrators in black-and-white, but for the general reader it contains a large quantity of readable and attractive matter.
gpt
We must express our admiration for the contents of 'The Art of Illustration,' and its fund of technical information.
human
The book is full of interest, containing close upon a hundred varied examples of illustrations of the day. A work of unquestionable value.
gpt
Mr. Blackburn knows from experience what is best for the processes; his volume is illustrated with nearly one hundred drawings, most of them good examples of what is being done. 'The Art of Illustration' is an entirely safe guide.
human
Mr. Henry Blackburn has written an able book on 'The Art of Illustration,' which, it is not overpraise to say, should be in the hands of every artist who draws for reproduction.
gpt
A very clear exposition of the various methods of reproduction.
human
Mr. Blackburn sails his book under the flag of Sir John Gilbert, and justly expounds the all-importance of line.
gpt
Mr. Henry Blackburn is a well-known authority on the technical aspects of painting and design, and this circumstance lends value to his exposition of 'The Art of Illustration.'... He writes with admirable clearness and force.
human
The excellent series of reproductions in this book show (_inter alia_) the variety of effects to be obtained by the common zinc process. Mr. Blackburn's book will prove of great value to the student and interest to the general reader.
gpt
This volume is full of good criticism, and takes a survey of the many processes by which books may be beautified.... A charming and instructive volume.
human
A very interesting quarto, worth having for its typical illustrations.
gpt
Mr. Blackburn's volume should be very welcome to artists, editors, and publishers.
human
A most useful book.