Manners And Customs Of Ye Englyshe; Drawn From Ye Quick

By Richard Doyle and Percival Leigh

Book Overview

Step into Old England with a raised eyebrow. Richard Doyle turns polite society into play. A mirror held to society. Manners And Customs Of Ye Englyshe; Drawn From Ye Quick is a sparkling set of illustrated satire sketches that send up english manners and customs with pinpoint affection. In these vintage social caricatures, everyday life parody meets keen observation: the fads, poses, and pretensions that sit behind good breeding, along with the historical dress and etiquette that make the period so instantly vivid. The tone is classic Punch magazine style: light on its feet, sharp in its outlines, and always alive to human vanity. Dip in for a quick laugh, or linger to savour the draughtsmanship and timing that made Victorian comic art so enduring. More than a victorian humor book, this British comic illustration collection is also a small social history of 19th century england, preserving how people wanted to be seen, and how easily that performance can be punctured. Doyle, one of the defining hands of Victorian illustration, helped shape the visual language of British satire; this old england pastiche remains a delight for readers, a gift for anglophiles, and a study for cartoonists interested in character, gesture, and comic rhythm. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354505198
• ISBN13: 9789354505195
• Release Date: March 2021
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"