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“THE STUDIO” CHRISTMAS ANNUAL, 1938.
A beautiful book full of beautiful illustrations of popular subjects, with an appeal to the million. Scenes in which the whole world delights, from Mowers to winter sports, beautiful illuminations mellowed with age to camera shots only possible with the latest apparatus. 24 pages in full colour in addition to many full pages in black and white. Price 2s. 6d.
BERNARD NEWDIGATE
Eighth issue of “ The Studio ” Annual of Camera Art. MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY, 1938-9.
Life, Movement, Nature in all its varying moods ; memories, grave and gay, are exquisitely recorded in this collection of beautiful plates. Size io x l\ in. ioo photographs, 8 mounted colour plates and full-page glossy prints. Paper wrappers 5s. ; Cloth bound 7s. 6d.
Special Autumn Number of “The Studio,” 1938. THE ART OF THE BOOK.
By Bernard Newdigate. Twenty-five years ago Mr. Newdigate produced for “ The Studio ” a similar work with a similar title, which speedily became a classic and is to be found in every important library. To-day he shows the development of the “ art of the book ” since his earlier book was written.
Paper wrappers 7s. 6d. ; Cloth bound 10s. 6d.
The annual illustrated review of advertising ideas. MODERN PUBLICITY, 1938-9.
Edited by F. A. Mercer and W. Gaunt. Now in its fifteenth year, it contains some hundreds of reproductions of posters, press-advertising, direct mail, showcards, and other printed advertising collected from the chief commercial countries of the world. Many of its illustrations are in full colour.
Paper wrappers 7s. 6d. ; Cloth bound 10s. 6d.
A beautiful book for a Christmas gift. FLOWERS AND STILL LIFE.
An Anthology in Paint by ]. B. Charles, with 16 mounted colour plates and many illustrations in black and white. A book for those who are fond of flowers, and appreciate the painter’s effort to make their fleeting beauty permanent. A reminder of summer sun and garden glory for gloomy winter days. Size 10 x 7I in. Cloth js. 6d.
AUTUMN BOOKS
“HOW TO DO IT” SERIES. Two new titles. MAKING A POSTER.
By Austin Cooper. “ How To Do It” Series No. 18, with sixteen plates in colour. A volume of practical value to the thousands of students and teachers of commercial art. lhe author is one of the small band of experts who have done so much to raise the standard of British Poster art, and, as well, the principal of a famous school. His qualifications are therefore unique. Boards 10s. 6d.
DESIGNING FOR THE STAGE.
By Doris Zinkeisen, “ How To Do It ” Series No. 19. This volume will interest theatre patrons, and the amateur theatrical producer as well as the student of theatre design, and the author is well qualified for her task. She has designed for Cochran Revues and for many of the best-known productions, and knows her subject thoroughly. Boards 7s. fid.
Home Furnishing and Decoration Problems solved. FURNISHING THE SMALL HOME.
By Margaret Merivale, with about 150 illustrations. “ Studio ” Home Furnishing and Decoration Books always have a splendid reception and a long life. This one specialises for people of moderate means, and small space. Written and prepared by a woman with the woman’s point of view. A friendly helpful book to home makers ; sure of a welcome. Size 10 x 7J in. Cloth 6s.
To amuse and not to teach.
WE WERE IN THE ARK.
By Geoffrey Holme, with over 100 drawings by the author. If you like good drawings of animals ; if you are amused by gentle raillery at man and his foibles, you will find this book amusing and a pleasant half-hour away from life’s hustle. Sizeiox7Jin. Boards 6s.
Special Winter Number of “ The Studio,” 1938. PUPPETS AND THE PUPPET STAGE.
By Cyril W. Beaumont, author of Design for the Ballet. A delightful and amusing book about a delightful and amusing subject by an author who has already won world-wide praise for his books in a kindred sphere. Size 11J x 8J in. Paper wrappers 7s. 6d. ; Cloth bound 10s. fid.
A Christmas Gift for Theatre Lovers. THEATRE IN ACTION.
By Geoffrey Whitworth, Director of the British Drama League. The founder of the British Drama League, now a highly influential organisation of importance in the theatre world, illustrates and discusses the important plays of Europe and America. Size 11J x 8j in. Cloth bound 10s. fid.
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