Life, 1901-01-10 · page 2 of 20
Life — January 10, 1901 — page 2: what you’re looking at
What you’re looking at
This page is primarily **advertising for Life Publishing Company's artistic publications** rather than political satire or comics. The main advertisement promotes "Overheard in the Wittington Family" by C. Allan Gilbert—a luxury illustrated book ($3, carriage prepaid). Gilbert was evidently a respected illustrator of the era. Below are listings for other Life publications: "Life's Book for Golfers" (cover design by Gibson, $2), plus various other illustrated books and short story collections at modest prices ($1-$3). The page also advertises Life's art proofs—hand-printed reproductions suitable for framing, available in multiple sizes at one to two dollars each. The small illustration labeled "MONDAY MORNING" appears to be sample artwork, likely demonstrating the quality of Life's published illustrations. This is essentially a **catalog page showcasing Life's publishing ventures** in fine books and art reproductions.
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NOW READY. OVERHEARD IN THE WITTINGTON FAMILY. By C. ALLAN CILBERT. LUXURIOUS volume, 10x 14, containing the best examples of Mr. Gilbert's refined illustrative work. The pictures and text are printed in black on heavy, coated paper, with remark sketches in sienna. The binding is a unique one in cloth, gold and colors, with a special design by Mr. Gilbert. ‘Overheard in the Wittington Family” is one of the handsomest productions of the season, and is especially appropriate as a holiday gift. Price $3, carriage prepaid. To be had of all booksellers. FORE! Life’s Book for Golfers. A richly illustrated book, carefully printed on heavy paper, dealing exclusively with the game of Golf in its amusing and sentimental aspects. Drawings by Gibson, Hanna, Gilbert, Richards, Blashfield, Hutt, and many others. Cover Design by Gibson. Price, $2.00. Attwood’s Pictures. An Artist's History of the | Half Portions. Short stories, cleverly illustrated Last Ten Years of the Nineteenth Century, . $2.00 and uniquely bound, . oe + Stas Mythology for Moderns. The old tales humorously re-told by James S. Metcalfe and illustrated by the best artists, ©. 6 1. + ee 6 6 + S100 Predicaments. Short stories by Louis Evan Ship- Coontown's 400. The funny side of Darky life } man, Illustrated, ©... 2 1 + + + + St.00 funnily depicted by E E. W. Kemble, . . . . $2.00 . Americans. C.D. Gibson's latest book. Large sized drawings on heavy paper, . . . . . . «+ $5.00 Le publishes proofs of the best work of all its leading artists, including Mr. Gibson. These proofs are HAND-PRINTED, ON JAPAN PAPER, mounted ready for framing. ‘They are attractive and artistic decorations for any house, and are as suitable presents—holiday, wedding, birthday, or for any occasion—as one can give. These Original Proofs are not to be con- founded with the cheaper prints cut from books or back numbers of LirE, The double-page pictures, size 15x20 inches, cost two dollars each, and can be purchased of ‘ leading art stores and stationers. Smaller pic- Grvrrighe 100 by Lye Pentuting OO tures reprinted from other pages in Lire, one MONDAY. MORNING. dollar each. Sent by express, prepaid. 19 West Thirty-Fiest street, LIFE PUBLISHING .COMPANY, NEW YORK CITY. COPYRIGHT FOR GREAT BRITAIN UNDER THE ACT OF f comicbooks.com