Book Design Collection (page 8)

The State shield. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Girls and women headgear of Tikhvin and Belozersk, 1849-1853
Girls and women headgear of Tikhvin and Belozersk. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Greaves. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Wooden round shield. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Bulat steel shield. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Saddle of Tsar Boris Godunov. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Thuribles of 1644 and 1649. Dish of tsar Ivan V, 1849-1853
Thuribles of 1644 and 1649. Dish of tsar Ivan V. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Halberd and battle axe. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

The Monomakhs Globus cruciger. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Bratina of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Globus cruciger of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Boyar kaftan of the XVII century. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Bandolier and powder flask. From the Antiquities of the Russian State, 1849-1853. Private Collection

Polar bear, 1796. Creator: Marechal, Nicolas (1753-1802)
Polar bear, 1796. Private Collection

Three queens of the underground kingdom, 1879. Creator: Vasnetsov
Three queens of the underground kingdom, 1879. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

The Frog Princess, 1901-1918. Creator: Vasnetsov, Viktor Mikhaylovich (1848-1926)
The Frog Princess, 1901-1918. Found in the collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll, 1868-1870. Creator: Tenniel
Through the Looking-Glass by Lewis Carroll, 1868-1870. Private Collection

Pig and Pepper. Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, 1868-1870. Private Collection

Copernicus in Rome. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Georgius Agricola. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Gutenberg prints the first page of the Bible. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Johannes Gutenberg leaves Strasbourg. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Roger Bacon. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Creator: Planella y Rodriguez
Roger Bacon. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Geber teaching chemistry at the School of Edessa, 1879. Creator
Geber teaching chemistry at the School of Edessa. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Archimedes of Syracuse. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Death of Ramon Llull. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Vincent of Beauvais and Saint Louis. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Oliver Twist or, the Parish Boys Progress by Charles Dickens. First edition, 1838. Private Collection

Entry of the Princess Dagmar of Denmark into St. Petersburg on 23 September 1866, 1866. Private Collection

Assassination of Tsar Alexander II in St Petersburg, 1881. Private Collection

Transportation of the wounded Tsar Alexander II after the assassination, 1881. Private Collection

Petrus Ramus. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Creator: Armet Portanell
Petrus Ramus. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Lazzaro Spallanzani observing the eruption of Etna. From: La ciencia y sus hombres, 1879. Private Collection

Portrait of Wilhelm Heine (1827-1885), 1886. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Wilhelm Heine (1827-1885), 1886. Private Collection

Early electric motor, designed and built by the physicist and engineer Moritz von Jacobi Jacobi (1801-1874). Private Collection

Abd al-Rahman I. From: Hombres y mujeres ce?lebres de todos los tiempos by Juan Landa, 1875-1877. Private Collection

Christopher Columbus. From: Hombres y mujeres ce?lebres de todos los tiempos by Juan Landa, 1875-1877. Private Collection

El Cid (Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar). From: Hombres y mujeres ce?lebres de todos los tiempos by Juan Landa, 1875-1877. Private Collection

Juan de Padilla. From: Hombres y mujeres ce?lebres de todos los tiempos by Juan Landa, 1875-1877. Private Collection

Spartacus. From: Hombres y mujeres ce?lebres de todos los tiempos by Juan Landa, 1875-1877. Private Collection

Mithridates. From: Hombres y mujeres ce?lebres de todos los tiempos by Juan Landa, 1875-1877. Private Collection

Viriathus. From: Hombres y mujeres ce?lebres de todos los tiempos by Juan Landa, 1875-1877. Private Collection

Pelagius of Asturias, 1875-1877. Creator: Anonymous
Pelagius of Asturias. From: Hombres y mujeres ce?lebres de todos los tiempos by Juan Landa, 1875-1877. Private Collection

Confucius. From: Hombres y mujeres ce?lebres de todos los tiempos by Juan Landa, 1875-1877. Private Collection

Observations sur l histoire naturelle, sur la physique et sur la peinture, 1752. Creator
Observations sur l histoire naturelle, sur la physique et sur la peinture, 1752. Private Collection

Mary Stuart blessing Roland Groeme and Catherine Seyton. After Walter Scotts " The Abbot", 1830. Found in the Collection of Musee de la Vie romantique, Paris

Admiral Stepan Stepanovich Lesovsky (1816-1866) in New York, 1863. Creator: Anonymous
Admiral Stepan Stepanovich Lesovsky (1816-1866) in New York, 1863. Private Collection

Arrival of Zurichers in Strasbourg in 1576, 1893. Creator: Schweitzer, Emile (1837-1903)
Arrival of Zurichers in Strasbourg in 1576, 1893. Found in the Collection of Cabinet des Estampes et des Dessins, Strasbourg

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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.