Life, 1902-12-25 · page 26 of 77
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This page is primarily **book advertising** rather than editorial content or political satire. It presents new publications from two major publishers: McClure, Phillips & Co. and G. P. Putnam's Sons. The advertised titles reflect early 1900s literary tastes: novels by established authors like Booth Tarkington and Joel Chandler Harris (creator of Uncle Remus), poetry collections, and historical works. Publishers emphasized illustrations and fine production values—gold-stamped satin bindings, photogravures, colored plates—suggesting these were luxury items for educated readers. Notable is the absence of political commentary; this is a commercial publishing showcase. The quoted endorsements from newspapers like the *Brooklyn Eagle* and *N.Y. Sun* were standard marketing tactics. The page demonstrates how Life magazine monetized its audience of literate, affluent Americans through premium book advertising.
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MESSRS. MCCLURE, PHILLIPS & Co. PRESENT THESE INTERESTING BOOKS: Tue AuTHor’s THirp Success. The Two Vanrevels. By Booth Tarkington. PICTURES IN COLOR By Henry Hutt, “In a world of disappointing books here is one that has the true ring.” —N. Y. Press. $50. By THe Creator oF ** Uncie Remus.” Gabriel Tolliver. By Joel Chandler Harris. “Ranks Mr. Harris as the Dickens of the South.” —Brooxtyn Eacre, $1.50, By tHe AuTHOR or ‘* Mooswa,” Thoroughbreds. W. A. ——— “* A real story with horses in it," —Boston Literary WoRLD. $1.50. First Novel Series. The Ragged Edge. By John T. Melee A Story or Warp Lire anv Pouttics, It The book makes a bright, convincing picture." —BROOKLYN EAGLE. $1.25, And The Taskmasters. B George Kibbe Turner. A Novet oF Ixnustetat Feuparism in New ENGLAND, “It holds the attention of the reader firmly and reaches a strong climax.” —SPRINGFIELD REPUBLICAN. $1.25. Her Book & Heart. By Emmy Lou: George Madden Martin. FIFTY-FIVE PICTURES By Charles L. Hinton. “ The book is sure to become a classte, tf not among children's books, at any rate among books about chilare —N. Y. Sun. $1.50 OneE-FORTY-ONE EAST TWENTY-FIFTH STREET, NEW YORK. PUBLICATIONS OF G. P. PUTNAM’s SONS SONNETS FROM THE PORTUGUESE By ELIzaaetn BARRETT BRo' With 50 illustrations and decorations in color by MARGARET ARMSTRONG, 12mo, $2.00; half vellum, $2.50; red leather, 83.00 full vellum, $8.50 gold-stamped satio, $4.00. ‘This ia one of the most beautiful. boo! f manufactured, The work of the artist, of the printer, and of the binder is of the highest order of artistic excellence, WILLIAM MORRIS Poet, Craftsman, Socialist By Evisanetit LUTHR Cary, author of “The Rossettis," “Robert Browning,” etc, 8vo, 3M illustrations, including one colored plate and 13 photogravures, net $3.60, (By mail $3.75.) ‘There has been a long-felt need of a condensed and sympatheticstudy of Morris, which sboald present the unity of parpore underlying his diverse pursuits, Miss Cary is singularly well equipped for this iask and bas acquitted herself most creditably. MEMOIRS OF CHATEAUBRIAND A Translation of “Les Memoires d'Outre-Tombe" By ALEXANDER TEIXEIRA DE MATTOS, with illustrations from contemporary Six volumes. Per set, $22.50 1 person Combined with extensive travel Ta his volumes of obwervations an almost unique value, FAMOUS FAMILIES OF NEW YORK By Maronenita ARLINA Jlamo. Royal8vo, Over 200 illustrations, 2vols., half vellum, #e¢ @15.004 full morocco, mef $25.00} full crushed levant, me? A bok of peeatiar bis America, as affected by th IDYLLS OF THE KING Koid, Vivieo, By ALeRen, Tennyson Guerave Dome ts Biaine, Guinevere With 21 photogravure plates after », 09,50. designs by meet Gnished work as an lilustrator f the original steel engraving Handeormety Mhustrated Crristmas Catalogue sent on request. "LAVENDER AND OLD LACE By sivarte Ree, author of “ The Spinster Book,” ‘Love Letters of a Musician," etc, 12mo, net $1.50; red leather, wef 82,00; gray Ooze leather, net $2.50; lavender silk, nef $3.50. (Postage 10 cents.) “There is in the style of thia New England love story something of the tennons and grace- fal fragility of lice work, and in the thought there fs something of the fragrance of lavender.” —The Churchman. “With exquisite #kill, quite her own, the author individualizes the heart's devotion as the most exalted and exalting emotion, "—CAicago Journal. FAMOUS HOMES Two volumes. Royal 8vo, in a box, nef $7.50. Vol. 1. Famous Homes of Great Britain and their stories. "Edited by A. H. MALAN.” Describing among other castles, Lyme, Battle Abbey, Blenheim, Cawdor Castle, Holland House, Charlecote, Chatsworth, Belvoir, Warwick. Vol. I. More Famous Homes cf Great Britain, Among others described are Cotebele, Knole, Blickling, Mt, Edgcumbe, Wilton, Naworth, Inverary. ITALIAN LIFE In Town end Country Ry Lutor Vittari. Number 7in “Our European Neighbours.” trated, nef $1.80, (Hy mail $1.30.) A delightfal book ina delightful series. ** Fall of information, comprebensive ani sc curate, Its numerous attractive ilivetrations add to ite Interest and value as an addition to this excellent eertes. "— Syracuse Herald. THE HUDSON RIVER , author of “Chrosicles Of Tarrytown," ete, 810. 120 Net $4.50. Library Edition, rama, illus By Epoar M, Race ne Rawtne from Address G. P. Putnam's Sens, 27 @ 29 West 23d Street, New Vert So! Tons ByE : FI By | Ove: Pies comicbooks.com