Walter Crane (The Illustrators)

An exploration of the life and work of Walter Crane, the pioneering British socialist artist who transformed the illustration of children’s books.

This volume in Thames & Hudson’s The Illustrators series showcases the work of Walter Crane, one of the most influential children’s book creators of his generation. Crane transformed the illustration of children’s books with his bold outlines, jeweled colors, and vivid characters. While many knew Crane for fantastical children’s tales, he was also...