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Routledge - R. H. Cromek, Engraver, Editor, and Entrepreneur

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Discover a deep look into the life of R. H. Cromek through this detailed study by Dennis M. Read. Based on meticulous archival research, this book provides a thorough account of a man who was much more than just the adversary of William Blake. While history often remembers him as Blake's nemesis, Cromek was a significant figure in the nineteenth-century British arts scene. This work traces his journey from an accomplished engraver to a successful editor and publisher. Read examines his professional collaborations and his eventual falling out with Blake, providing context to their complex relationship. The text also explores his ability to recognize and navigate the opportunities within the emerging market economy of his time. For students of art history and nineteenth-century British culture, this book offers a clear view of Cromek's contributions to the vitality of the arts. It is an essential resource for understanding the intersection of artistic talent and the business of publishing during this era.

Key Features

Detailed biographical study of R. H. Cromek based on extensive archival research.

Explores his complex relationship and professional falling out with William Blake.

Covers his career progression from an accomplished engraver to a publishing entrepreneur.

Provides insight into the nineteenth-century British arts and emerging market economy.

Analyzes his significant contributions to the vitality of the arts during his era.

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Format
hardcover
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
28 March 2011
Listed Since
12 November 2010

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