The Art of Illustration 2nd ed.

"The Art of Illustration" by Henry Blackburn is a guidebook from the late 1800s that explores the world of illustration for books and newspapers of the time. It gives a detailed look at both old and new illustration methods, making specific note of the shift from older wood engraving to the more modern phot-zinc methods. The book explores the need for artists to adapt to the times using both traditional and contemporary methods to excel in the illustration world, where photography is becoming more present. The manual serves as a lesson in the essential rules of converting visual concepts into prints, with the goal in mind of teaching students the principles of effectively using the methods in their own work.