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Drawn to Enchant: Original Children's Book Art in the Betsy Beinecke Shirley Collection (Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library)

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This book has provided me with valuable information about the history of children's book illustration.

Mr. Young is a superlative scholar with a fascinating way of gathering material for the benefit of his readers; everyone should take a look at this book.

Betsy Beinecke Shirley was a book collector with deep pockets and a good eye. She amassed a collection of some of the best children's book art produced in the last 150 years. Upon her death, she donated her collection to the Beinecke Rare Book Library at Yale University. "Drawn to Enchant" is a catalogue of her best paintings and illustrations. The book also includes short biographical pieces on the featured artists. If you are looking for an academic history of children's book art, this volume is not for you. More than anything else, "Drawn to Enchant" is a showcase of a serious collector's life work. This is a beautifully produced book printed on good paper and will be a nice addition to anyone's library. Recommended.