Illustration in Fin-de-Siecle Transatlantic Romance Fiction

This book explores the significance of images in the fin de siècle romance form by examining illustrations created to accompany fictions by popular authors in Britain and America between 1885 and 1920. It demonstrates how graphic artists worked with authors to fill gaps in audience understanding and expand and deepen the meaning of these marvels, making fantastic plots seem possible.

Format: Hardback
Length: 198 pages
Publication date: 07 March 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This captivating book delves into a fascinating examination of the illustrations that graced the pages of popular fiction published in Britain and America between 1885 and 1920. By closely analyzing the lavish illustrations that accompanied not only initial serializations but also subsequent publications by renowned authors such as H. Rider Haggard, Rudyard Kipling, James De Mille, Robert Louis Stevenson, and H. G. Wells, the book sheds light on the profound significance of images in the fin de siècle romance form. Through their collaborative efforts, graphic artists and authors worked together to not only bridge gaps in audience understanding but also to expand and enrich the meanings of these extraordinary marvels.

This book holds immense appeal to scholars engaged in the fields of art history, visual culture, illustration studies, British and American history, and British and American literature. Its rich content and insightful analysis offer valuable insights into the interplay between text and image, illuminating the ways in which illustrations contributed to the shaping and evolution of the fin de siècle romance genre. By exploring the creative collaborations between authors and graphic artists, this book provides a deeper understanding of the cultural and artistic landscape of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, offering a captivating glimpse into the world of visual storytelling.

Dimension: 246 x 174 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367862091