At a time when well-illustrated books and sales catalogues did not exist, collectors were almost entirely dependent on art dealers for advice.
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They included an early edition of Shakespeare's Henry IV Part Two, finely illustrated books - such as Theodor de Bry's America, which chronicles the earliest expeditions to the New World - and medical books, such as The French Chirurgerye.
In the picture book category, Rebecca Cobb - who has illustrated books by The Gruffalo creator, Julia Donaldson - has been shortlisted for Lunchtime, while Chris Haughton features for a second year running with Oh No George, about a dog who tries very hard to be well-behaved.
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It's a bit ungainly, but finally it feels like having one of those wonderful adventure books illustrated by N.
Even Staake, who wrote and illustrated children's books "The Donut Chef" and "The First Pup, " was surprised by the details kids spotted in his drawings -- and the variety of ways people interpreted his story.
The rise will be steady for a long time, but it won't be explosive, " says Shatzkin, who adds that art books and other illustrated works are simply not "e-bookable.
Whether it was a promotional tool or a motivation to sell more books, Sports Illustrated assembled 22 baseball experts and presented them with the enviable task of selecting an all star team for the ages.
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In my schooldays we made books that were hand illustrated and written by students using sticks as bindings.
Mertz Library, has a display of illustrated texts and manuscripts, including "recipe" books of medical properties.
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Uncle, written by JP Martin, illustrated by Quentin BlakeWe all have warm memories of books we read as children, stories that we loved and that maybe shaped the way we think or how we see the world.
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Written and illustrated by the pilot, this bittersweet tale is perhaps one of the most famous children's books of the past century.
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