Book Design Collection (page 15)

Wittekind calls his Saxons to Arms, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Wittekind calls his Saxons to Arms, 1882. Private Collection

The Death of Brunhilde, (Brunehaut), 1882. Artist: Anonymous
The Death of Brunhilde, (Brunehaut), 1882. Private Collection

Attila after his Defeat at Soissons, 1882. Artist: Vogel, Hermann (1854-1921)
Attila after his Defeat at Soissons, 1882. Private Collection

Attila the Hun, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Attila the Hun, 1882. Private Collection

Frigga, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Frigga, 1882. Private Collection

Charles Martel at Tours, 1882. Artist: Bleibtreu, Georg (1828-1892)
Charles Martel at Tours, 1882. Private Collection

Narses Overcomes the Ostrogoths, 1882. Artist: Tegetmeyer, August Heinrich Ferdinand (1844-1912)
Narses Overcomes the Ostrogoths, 1882. Private Collection

Belisarius, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Belisarius, 1882. Private Collection

Genserics Vandals in Italy, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Genserics Vandals in Italy, 1882. Private Collection

Attila (after Raphael), 1882. Artist: Payne, Albert Henry (1812-1902)
Attila (after Raphael), 1882. Private Collection

Circus Maximus, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Circus Maximus, 1882. Private Collection

Ecumenical Council of Nicea, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Ecumenical Council of Nicea, 1882. Private Collection

Praetorians, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Praetorians, 1882. Private Collection

Conflagration of Rome, 1882. Artist: Payne, Albert Henry (1812-1902)
Conflagration of Rome, 1882. Private Collection

Cinna Killed by His Own Soldiers, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Cinna Killed by His Own Soldiers, 1882. Private Collection

Spartacus Death, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Spartacus Death, 1882. Private Collection

Gladiators, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Gladiators, 1882. Private Collection

Cimbric Women Defend Their Wagon Fort, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Cimbric Women Defend Their Wagon Fort, 1882. Private Collection

The Last Hour of Archimedes, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
The Last Hour of Archimedes, 1882. Private Collection

Via Appia Near Rome (Reconstruction), 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Via Appia Near Rome (Reconstruction), 1882. Private Collection

Romans Humbled in the Pass of Caudium, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Romans Humbled in the Pass of Caudium, 1882. Private Collection

Titus Manlius Condemns His Son, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Titus Manlius Condemns His Son, 1882. Private Collection

Edward VI writing his Journal, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Edward VI writing his Journal, 1882. Private Collection

Elizabeth signing Marys death warrant, 1882. Artist: Benczur, Gyula (1844-1920)
Elizabeth signing Marys death warrant, 1882. Private Collection

Anne Boleyn. Jane Seymour. Katharine Howard, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Anne Boleyn. Jane Seymour. Katharine Howard, 1882. Private Collection

The Battle of the Spurs, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
The Battle of the Spurs, 1882. Private Collection

Louis XI persuades Edward IV to return home of a sum of money, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Louis XI persuades Edward IV to return home of a sum of money, 1882. Private Collection

Joan of Arc, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Joan of Arc, 1882. Private Collection

Prince Henry offers his life when his father doubts his loyalty upon returning the crown, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Prince Henry offers his life when his father doubts his loyalty upon returning the crown, 1882. Private Collection

Death of Wat Tyler, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Death of Wat Tyler, 1882. Private Collection

Queen Philippa Interceding for the Lives of the Burghers of Calais, 1347, 1882. Artist: Sartain, John (1808-1897)
Queen Philippa Interceding for the Lives of the Burghers of Calais, 1347, 1882. Private Collection

The Great Sea-Fight Off Sluys, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
The Great Sea-Fight Off Sluys, 1882. Private Collection

King John Signs Magna Carta, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
King John Signs Magna Carta, 1882. Private Collection

Minstrels and Jugglers at Court, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Minstrels and Jugglers at Court, 1882. Private Collection

A Tournament in the Middle Ages, 1882. Artist: Brend amour, Richard (1831-1915)
A Tournament in the Middle Ages, 1882. Private Collection

Norman Barons Waylaying Travelers, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Norman Barons Waylaying Travelers, 1882. Private Collection

Canute by the Seashore, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Canute by the Seashore, 1882. Private Collection

Illustration from A Voyage Round the World In the Years 1803-06, in the Ship Neva, 1814. Private Collection

Yaroslavnas Lament, 1880. Artist: Perov, Vasili Grigoryevich (1834-1882)
Yaroslavnas Lament, 1880. Private Collection

Dress uniforms of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1695-1700, 1901-1904. Artist: Charlemagne, Adolf (1826-1901)
Dress uniforms of the Preobrazhensky Regiment in 1695-1700, 1901-1904. Private Collection

Louis XVII in the Temple, 1882. Artist: Oertel, Kaspar (1840-?)
Louis XVII in the Temple, 1882. Private Collection

Marie Antoinette Leaving Convention After Sentence, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Marie Antoinette Leaving Convention After Sentence, 1882. Private Collection

Marat, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
Marat, 1882. Private Collection

Revolutionists, 1882. Artist: Brend amour, Richard (1831-1915)
Revolutionists, 1882. Private Collection

The French Seize Milan, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
The French Seize Milan, 1882. Private Collection

Meeting of Charles and Anne of Brittany, 1882. Artist: Brend amour, Richard (1831-1915)
Meeting of Charles and Anne of Brittany, 1882. Private Collection

Troops of Charles the Bold, 1882. Artist: Brend amour, Richard (1831-1915)
Troops of Charles the Bold, 1882. Private Collection

The Maid of Orleans in Prison, 1882. Artist: Anonymous
The Maid of Orleans in Prison, 1882. Private Collection

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Book design is an art that brings stories to life through captivating illustrations and carefully crafted layouts. From the whimsical world of The Little Prince, where Antoine de Saint-Exupery's words are beautifully complemented by enchanting drawings, to the intense battle between Holmes and Moriarty depicted in Sidney Edward Paget's illustration for The Final Problem, the power to transport us into different realms. Even historical events find their place within the pages of books, like the haunting image of The Burning of the Library of Alexandria. An anonymous artist captures a moment in time when knowledge was lost forever, reminding us of both tragedy and resilience. In Richard Wagner's epic tale The Rhinegold and The Valkyrie, Arthur Rackham's illustration introduces us to Freia, a fair maiden who captivates our imagination with her ethereal beauty. And speaking of captivating characters, Tatyana from Eugene Onegin comes alive through an exquisite illustration that perfectly captures Alexander Pushkin's poetic masterpiece. Mythology also finds its place in book design; Arthur Rackham once again enchants us with his depiction of Brunnhilde on Grane leaping onto Siegfried's funeral pyre from Siegfried and The Twilight of Gods. These images remind us why mythology continues to inspire generations. Books have always been powerful tools for conveying ideas beyond just storytelling. In 1906, an anonymous master created a family tree illustrating modern socialism—a testament to how books can shape ideologies throughout history. Children's literature wouldn't be complete without mentioning Alice in Wonderland. Sir John Tenniel transports readers down the rabbit hole with his iconic illustration titled "The Shower of Cards, " capturing Lewis Carroll’s whimsy perfectly. From ancient Norse tales illustrated by unknown artists depicting Odin Hanging on the World-Tree to Aubrey Beardsley’s intricate artwork accompanying Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory—book design breathes new life into these timeless stories.