The Publishers Weekly Volume 52 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1897 Excerpt: ...titles of which appear in the classified list elsewhere in this issue under the heading Arts and Sciences. Charles Scribner's Sons have a long and notable array of books to add to the autumn's literary harvest. Among the most important illustrated books of the season must stand "London, as seen by C. D. Gibson," the large folio in which will be gathered brilliant and characteristic drawings of London town and its people, many of which have been contributed by Mr. Gibson to Scrihner s Magazine during the year. The scenes cover the most striking phases of London life--the Queen's drawingroom, high social functions, the theatre, street singers, flower-girls, "bobbies," and street gamins--and they are striking examples of Mr. Gibson's spirited touch and keen artistic insight; besides the handsome regular edition, there will be a limited idition deluxe, each copy signed and numbered and accompanied by a signed artist's proof of one of the drawings. George W. Cable's charming series of tales, "Old Oreole Days," has been chosen for special holiday dress. It will be illustrated with eight full-page drawings by Albert Herter, reproduced in photogravure, and will have an original cover design by the illustrator; a special limited edition on Japan paper will also be published. "The History of Our Navy," by John M. Spears, promises to be a noteworthy contribution to American history. Mr. Spears has shown in "The Port of Missing Ships" and his other sea-stories a keen appreciation of dramatic opportunities and of the romance of facts, and in this work he recounts the inspiring story of the American navy in an inspiring way. The " History " will appear in four volumes, and will be profusely illustrated with repr...