The Book

Kate Greenaway

A Tribute to Kate Greenaway (1846-1901) dedicated to John Greenaway
Written by M. H. Spielmann (1862-1938) and G. S. Layard (1857-1935)

Contents…
I – Introductory
II – Early Years
III – Childhood in Rolleston: Early Reading
IV – Student Days and Early Success: Early Promise and Art Classes
V – 1877-1878 - The Triumph of Under the Window: Royal Academy
VI – 1879-1880 VII – 1881-1882 VIII – 1882-1883
IX – 1884-1885 X – 1885-1886 XI – 1887-1890
XII – 1891-1895 XIII – 1896-1897 XIV – 1898-1901
XV – Verse-Writing: Kate Greenaway’s Feeling for Poetry
XVI – The Artist: A Review and An Estimate
List of Books, etc. illustrated wholly or in part by Kate Greenaway
Index

Published by Adam and Charles Black, London, 1905 - First Edition
This biography, written by her friends M.H. Spielmann and G.S. Layard, was published in 1905, just four years after her death. It tells the story of her life, her work and of her friendship with John Ruskin.
A must read for all followers of Kate Greenaway. 50 color illustrations by the artist, many black and white and line illustrations not easily found elsewhere.