Lynton Lamb, illustrator: A selection of his work

by Lynton Lamb

Lynton Harold Lamb 1907-1977 was probably best known for his rather "painterly" and impressionistic drawings and lithographs for book illustration, though he also did book jackets and even studied bookbinding with Douglas Cockerell. This discussion of his art and life is followed by about 160 examples of Lamb's drawings, lithographs, engravings and dust jacket designs, some in several colors. With checklists of books illustrated by Lamb and books and articles written by Lamb. Only minor jacket wear. xxxii, 104 pages. cloth, dust jacket.. 8vo..

104 pages, Hardcover

First published June 28, 1979

About the author

Lynton ("Larry") Lamb RDI, FSRA, FSIA was an English artist-designer, author, lithographer and illustrator who was notable for his book jacket, poster, architectural decoration and postage stamp designs.