It is often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, but during World War I, newspaper illustrations were worth even more, not only conveying the news to anxious families at home and soldiers in battle, but also entertaining and lifting the spirits of a nation at war. This thematic collection of 250 World War I illustrations taken from the archives of the Illustrated London News, including light-hearted strip cartoons and line drawings, poignant sketches and hard-hitting political satire, by both well-known illustrators and the men in the trenches these illustrate the mood and humour of a nation at war. Many of the illustrations included are published for the first time in 90 years, and together they are a unique, bittersweet portrayal of the Great War.
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"Over 200 illustrations taken from the archives of the Illustrated London News covers a range of newspaper and magazine images, from stop cartoons and line drawlings to sketches and paintings...it's also highly recommended for art libraries strong in milirary art history, and for any collection strong in World War II archives."- "The Midwest Book Review" (June 2008)
"This collection of 250 illustrations from the archives of the Illustrated London News has been carefully selected as the best of the batch. Most of these illustrations have not had public viewing for over 90 years... The landscape format of the book as well as the superlative printing on thick, quality paper makes this a volume you will cherish for years to come." -Scott Van Aken, "modelingmadness.com" (April 2008)
"Chosen as a "must-read" recommendation on "Sgt. Santa's Reading List" in "Armchair General, January 2009.
"This collection of 250 illustrations from the archives of the Illustrated London News has been carefully selected as the best of the batch. Most of these illustrations have not had public viewing for over 90 years... The landscape format of the book as well as the superlative printing on thick, quality paper makes this a volume you will cherish for years to come." -Scott Van Aken, "modelingmadness.com" (April 2008)
"Chosen as a "must-read" recommendation on "Sgt. Santa's Reading List" in "Armchair General, January 2009.
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Lucinda Gosling manages The Illustrated London News Archive. She read History at Liverpool University and has worked in the picture library industry since 1993. As well as giving talks on various aspects of the ILN archive, she regularly contributes articles on art and history for publications as diverse as Majesty and Illustration. Lucinda lives in London with her husband and two sons.
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By Daisy Anson
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Such a good book, a very emotive subject and beautifully presented. Authentic sketches done in situ evoke strong emotions and these were no exception. Each period has its own style and also has a certain charm. The victorian and edwardian illustrators were magnificent draughtsmen and their cartoons are a joy to behold. I cannot remember when I have enjoyed a book so much.
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Great art of the Great War
28 Mar 2010
By James D. Crabtree
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This book has a wonderful collection of cartoons and other artwork produced during World War I. These mostly reflect the views of the British. A good addition to anyone's collection of WWI books, this covers an aspect barely touched on by other books on the conflict.
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Highly recommended for art libraries strong in military art history
8 Jun 2008
By Midwest Book Review
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Over 200 illustrations taken from the archives of the Illustrated London News covers a range of newspaper and magazine images, from strip cartoons and line drawings to sketches and paintings. Highly recommended for art libraries strong in military art history, and for any collection strong in World War II archives.
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A Glimpse into WWI
28 Mar 2013
By MKT
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This is a series of sketches done during WWI by soldiers, artists, cartoonists and others. They are a poignant reflection of the war in all its misery and bungling and also a searing look at the politics and mood of the times both on the war and home fronts. Since the 100th anniversary of WWI is coming up, the publisher should re-release this book.
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