Biography
A range of biographical studies, with an emphasis on the lives of writers, poets, artists, architects, educators and religious figures.
Eric Ravilious:
Memoir of an Artist
By Helen Binyon
An extensively illustrated portrait of one of the leading English artists of the inter-war period, who produced a major body of work in a variety of media.
ISBN: 9780718844882
George Devey:
Architect 1820–1886
By Jill Allibone
A comprehensive survey of the life and work of the Victorian pioneer of the vernacular revival, including a complete catalogue, photographs and plans.
ISBN: 9780718827854
Getting Here From There:
Conversations on Life and Work
By Margaret R. Miles and Hiroko Sakomura
A conversation between an American theologian and a Japanese arts producer, combining personal reflection with insight into gender roles and expectations.
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Graham Sutherland:
Life, Work and Ideas
By Rosalind Thuillier
A valuable and extensively illustrated study of the life and work of a major figure in 20th-century British art, offering a unique insight into his work.
ISBN: 9780718893408
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Henry Wilson:
Practical Idealist
By Cyndy Manton
The first monographic study of the innovative designer Henry Wilson and his significant contribution to early 20th-century design, art and architecture.
ISBN: 9780718830977
Heresies and Heretics:
Memories of the Twentieth Century
By George Watson
An entertaining and provocative exploration of cultural and literary heresies of the 20th century, and the diverse and original individuals who championed them.
ISBN: 9780718892920
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Hibernia's Muses:
The Daughters of Thalia and Melpomene
By S.W. Jackman
A detailed study of eight Irish 19th-century women writers, showing how provincial arts in Victorian times were as influential as those of great urban centres.
ISBN: 9780718830526
Hogarth:
Volume I: The Modern Moral Subject 1697–1732
By Ronald Paulson
The first of three volumes comprising the authoritative treatment of the life, work and times of England's greatest 18th century artist.
ISBN: 9780718828547
Hostage Bound, Hostage Free
By Ben Weir, Carol Weir and Dennis Benson
The account of the Presbyterian minister Ben Weir's 16 months spent in Lebanon as a hostage of Islamic Jihad, and of his wife's efforts to hasten his release.
ISBN: 9780718826901
The Inheritance of Genius:
A Thackeray Family Biography 1798–1875
By John Aplin
Volume I of a biographical study of the author William Makepeace Thackeray and his family, including new research shedding light on the lives of his daughters.
ISBN: 9780718892241
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Katharine Briggs:
Story-teller
By H.R. Ellis Davidson
The first biography of this gifted storyteller who made a unique contribution to the collection and study of fairy tales and folk traditions in England.
ISBN: 9780718826598
Kempe:
The Life, Art and Legacy of Charles Eamer Kempe
By Adrian Barlow
A biographical study of the Victorian church artist Charles Eamer Kempe and his considerable influence on church decoration worldwide.
ISBN: 9780718894634
