English life series published by batsford throughout the 1930s, 40s and 50s. The stunning cover illustration is by classic british landscape artist brian cook whos iconic work defined an era of travel across the uk from the 30. These iconic images were originally commissioned for batsford book jackets in the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Brian cooks vintage britain 16 notecards pavilion books. This is an exlibrary book and may have the usual libraryused book markings inside. The dust jacket illustration of an imaginary scottish scene by brian cook was part of the innovative british heritage series published by batsford through the 1930s, 40s and 50s. The dust jacket illustration of the village of kersey in suffolk by brian cook was part of the innovative english life series published by batsford throughout the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Look inside the book by clicking customer images under the cover. He is perhaps better known as brian cook, the illustrator designer of the dust jackets of the highlycollectable batsford books from the 1930s to the 1950s. Born brian caldwell cook, he adopted his mothers maiden name, batsford, in 1946. His heightened use of color and flat poster style has been much imitated but never surpassed.
See more ideas about illustration, travel posters and illustration art. In 1940 doreen wallace, prolific novelist, academic, social campaigner and farmer, wrote a book for batsford on vegetable growing, as part of the publishers iconic home front handbook series. Sir brian caldwell cook batsford 19101991 born as brian caldwell cook, he adopted his mothers maiden name in 1946. The pictures are of batsford book covers, which were about villages and areas of. Sir brian caldwell cook batsford 18 december 1910 5 march 1991 was an english painter, designer, publisher and conservative party politician. A few weeks ago i was strolling past the readers rest bookshop in lincoln i say strolling, its on a massive hill when these lovely dust jackets caught my eye.
Pdf brian cook the villages of england notebook download. The english cottage brian cook dust jacket pallant. The cathedrals of england the british heritage series by harry batsford. The posterlike illustration above is probably book cover or poster art by brian caldwell cook batsford something apparently i. Synopsis distinctive in its drawing and brilliant use of colour, the work of brian cook originally appeared on batsford book jackets from the 1930s to the early 1950s. I mentioned earlier that this was, until 2010, the only book about brian cook and his batsford jackets which no doubt explains why copies of it are expensive. Brian cooks heightened use of colour encapsulates classic scenes of glorious countryside of old england and his work has become highly collectable. The beauty of britain graphic artist brian cook, batsford book. The beauty of britain notebook by batsford, multimedia set. Celebrating 175 years of batsford 2018 marks the 175 th anniversary of batsford, publisher of books on art, textiles, design and heritage, and today an imprint of pavilion books. His design work, almost exclusively for batsford, was pioneering and timeless. Brian cook the villages of england notebook pavilion books.
Batsford and batsford books adorned with his artwork are now keenly collected by a knowing band of enthusiasts. Brian cook cover batsford second edition winter vintage book covers, vintage. Brian caldwell cook was born in the leafy confines of gerrards cross, buckinghamshire, on 18th december 1910. Brian cook s britain best known for his lovely book jackets for batsford books. Read download brian cook the beauty of britain notebook pdf. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Better known as brian cook, the illustratordesigner of the dust jackets of the highlycollectable batsford books from the 1930s to the 1950s. Brian cooks landscape illustrations from the 1930s, 40s and 50swith their. With its chatty, readable writing style and its beautiful brian cook cover, the book became a wartime classic, invaluable for everyone growing fruit and. In later life he became chairman of batsford books, and changed his name to batsford. The only other book about his work was published by batsford in 1987 the britain of brian cook and i thought it had a serious editorial flaw in showing so much of his work in mono. The inns of england notebook by batsford and brian cook 2012.
Brilliant reduction of the image to its colourful essentials. In fact cook was primarily a designer of dust jackets for the quality range of books published by the family firm b. Charles fry and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The villages of england notebook by batsford 2012, print. Sir brian caldwell cook batsford 18 december 1910 5 march 1991 was an english painter.
Brian cooks illustrations of britain, its cottages, churches, villages, and landscapes, are now iconic and highlight the best of britain. Born in gerrards cross, buckinghamshire as brian caldwell cook, he adopted his mothers maiden name in 1946. Brian cook s most popular book is brian cook s landscapes of britain. His jacket covers for the batsford series of books that celebrated british life are now very collectable.
This book, up until 2010, seems to be the only one about brian cook that features many of his glorious batsford english countryside covers but unfortunately i. See more ideas about artist, english artists and posters uk. This collection of his best work is a beautiful publication that should be enjoyed not only by collectors but all. Fortunately there is a new book brian cook s landscapes of britain about cook and covers with everything in colour so his fans can at last enjoy seeing his work as it should be seen.
The face of scotland by harry batsford and charles fry was first published by b. These images were originally commissioned for batsford book jackets in the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Brian cook s illustrations of britain, its cottages, churches, villages, and landscapes, are now iconic and highlight the best of britain. Read download brian cook the beauty of britain notebook. What others are saying the beauty of britain graphic artist brian cook, batsford book. Facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project.
The front of the book has some wonderful pen and ink illustrations by cook, confirming that he was a rather accomplished artist and well suited to be involved batsford s publishing endeavours. This fabulous collection of more than 200 stunning black and white and colour photographs of london cover photos of london street scenes, the river, cafe life, famous monuments and interesting characters. Books by brian cook author of brian cooks landscapes of. As brian cook, he was well known as the illustratordesigner of the dust jackets of the highly collectible batsford books from the 1930s to the 1950s.
Nov 10, 2017 11 beautiful vintage book covers by martin salisbury. Brian cook s landscapes of britain brian cook the illustrations of brian cook from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s have become iconic. The series is based on the 1930s batsford guides to england, and the photography is stunning. The distinctive vibrant colours of the jackets were achieved by the jean berte process, which used rubber plates and waterbased inks. The colourful world of graphic artist brian cook 1910. Batsford is a distinguished british publisher of illustrated books on art, textiles, fashion, architecture, design and heritage. Born at gerrards cross in buckinghamshire as brian caldwell cook, he adopted his mothers maiden name, batsford, in 1946. The villages of england notebook by batsford, multimedia set. The cover is printed with a five colour letterpress process using water based inks and hand cut rubber plates. As brian cook, he was well known as the illustratordesigner of the dust jackets of the highly collectible batsford books from. The original books featured the art of sir brian cook batsford, but most of the guides are out of print. He was tenant of lamb house in rye, east sussex, 19801987.
My goal is to scan and archive images of as many vintage dust jackets as i can. He was best known as brian cook, illustrator and designer of the dust wrappers of books published by batsford from the 1930s to the 1950s. Batsford published a whole range of discover britain style books between the wars this one is from 1935 which are now much collected, in large part because of their cover designs. I feel these dust jackets are an important part of our culture. See more ideas about illustration, art and travel posters. Book cover art, book covers, famous books, book jacket, southport.
His designs have a striking, and very fresh, use of colour. This book, brian cook s landscapes of britain beautifully shows many of cook s lovely illustrations. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Best known for his lovely book jackets for batsford books. Gloucester cathedral by brian cook we received a wonderful book of brian cooks prints as a wedding gift, he is the man behind the batsford covers and a number of midcentury poster designs. As brian cook, he was well known as the illustratordesigner of the dust jackets of the highly collectible batsford books from the 1930s to the. Sir brian cook batsford 19101991 was a painter, designer, publisher and british conservative party politician.
His heightened use of colour, in a flat colour poster style, is much imitated, but never surpassed. Oct 27, 2018 sir brian caldwell cook batsford 19101991 born as brian caldwell cook, he adopted his mothers maiden name in 1946. Brian cook, the artists, was in fact sir brian caldwell cook batsford. Peter seddon explores the life and work of an old reptonian whose innovative graphic art illuminated the world of publishing brian cook was born in buckinghamshire one hundred years ago. Feb 01, 2011 the series is based on the 1930s batsford guides to england, and the photography is stunning. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Please select ok if you would like to proceed with this request anyway. He is perhaps better known as brian cook, the illustratordesigner of the dust jackets of the highlycollectable batsford books from the 1930s to the 1950s. Brian cook s heightened use of colour encapsulates classic scenes of glorious countryside of old england and his work has become highly collectable. The illustrations of brian cook from the 1930s, 1940s and 1950s have become iconic. Brian cook and the spirit of london andrew whitehead.
Batsford books london has over 15 million visitors a year and love london is an ideal tourist souvenir. The britain of brian cook oxfam gb oxfams online shop. Brian cook the villages of england notebook address book by brian cook and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Better known as brian cook, the illustrator designer of the dust jackets. His heightened use of color and flatposter style has been muchimitated but never surpassed.
The colourful world of graphic artist brian cook 19101991. The legendary brian cook designed the beautiful, quintessentially english jackets for the batsford travel guides through the 1940s and. The legacy of england batsford 1935 cover art by brian cook a deliciously. Jan 22, 2020 facsimile dust jackets llc is the sole funding for mark terrys dust jacket archive project. I mentioned earlier that this was, until 2010, the only book about brian cook and his batsford jackets which no doubt explains why copies of it are. To celebrate, we will post 175 images from the batsford archive on batsford s social media feeds throughout the year. Brian cook, painter, graphic artist and publisher, pioneered the use of this striking watercolor printing method for the jackets of batsford s immensely successful travel books from the 1930s to the 1950s. Brian cook the villages of england notebook book depository. With an active marketplace of over 175 million items, use the alibris advanced search page to find any item you are looking for through the advanced search, you can find items by searching specific terms such as title, artist, song title, genre, etc or you can narrow your focus using our amazing set of criteria parameters. The legendary brian cook designed the beautiful, quintessentially english jackets for the batsford travel guides through the 1940s and 50s, now highly. A timely publication of brian cook s wonderful, exuberant dust jackets for batsford s british town and countryside books from the thirties and forties.
Distinctive in its drawing and brilliant use of colour, the work of brian cook originally appeared on batsford book jackets from the 1930s to the early 1950s. Fortunately there is a new book brian cooks landscapes of britain about cook and his covers with everything in color so his fans can at last enjoy seeing his work as it should be seen. The inns of england notebook by batsford and brian cook. The villages of england notebook by brian cook, batsford, new book, brian cook.
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