148 pp. Illustrated with 8 photogravure plates, 16 color plates, 22 painting reproductions, 10 wallpaper designs, 14 book illustrations, 11 decorative works and nearly 75 other illustrations within text. 13½x9½, half brown morocco and boards, gilt lettering and floral decorations to spine, raised bands, untrimmed, marbled endpapers, t.e.g. First Edition.

Walter Crane, a multifaceted artist of the late nineteenth century, and one of the best loved children's illustrators of his day. Traces Crane's main body of work, beautifully printed and illustrated. Konody writes, "His greatness lies not so much in his achievements as in his influence--and his influence has become a historical fact."