Children's Fiction 1900–1950
John Cooper
Children's Fiction 1900–1950
John Cooper
Hardback / bound
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English
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Description
First published in 1998, this volume explores how the genre of school stories had become firmly established by the turn of the twentieth century, having been built on the foundations laid by writers such as Thomas Hughes and F.W. Farrar.
’Children’s Fiction 1900-1950 is profusely illustrated with 200 high quality black and white photographs- including many rare and exciting covers of first editions and also several interesting internal illustrations taken from the books under discussion. This book will appeal to all serious students and collectors of children’s fiction.’ Green Hedges Magazine ’this work is timely, useful, well-illustrated, a good handbook for a serious student and collector in the field’ Reference Reviews, Vol. 13, No.2 ’One of the best features is the many illustrations of dust wrappers and information is also given about the illustrators which is welcome.’ The New Chalet Club Journal, No. 14 ’The book is copiously illustrated with black and white illustrations, principally of dust jackets and book covers, and is well produced and bound.’ Rare Books Newsletter, No. 61
John Cooper