English Book-Illustration of To-day Appreciations of the Work of Living English Illustrators, with Lists of Their Books

"English Book-Illustration of To-day" by R. E. D. Sketchley is a composition of analyses and lists that examines current English illustrators from the start of the 1900s. The essays explore the artistic accomplishments of illustrators of the time, noting their effects on different types of writing and their artistic style. The writing gives insight into how book art has changed by comparing it to older art styles and methods. It starts with an introduction where Sketchley shares the book's goals and organization. Sketchley talks about support from places such as the British Museum, and then explains that the book is split into sections, with each one about different kinds of illustrators. This sets the stage for readers to gain insight on artists from this time and how they used art and history styles to create their masterpieces; further pointing out the value of characteristics and the theme portrayed in illustrations.