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Hablot Knight Brown?known as ?Phiz”?was the greatest illustrator of Charles Dickens’ fiction. In a collaboration that lasted for a quarter of a century, Phiz’s drawings brought to life a galaxy of immortal characters. Fittingly, Phiz himself?from the mystery of his birth onwards?led a life as rich as any novel. In this lively memoir, Phiz’ great-great-granddaughter traces his path to fame in a tale bustling with color and adventure. Based on a wealth of unpublished material and brimming with Phiz’s delicious illustrations, this is the perfect book for all who love Dickens and the hidden byways of Victorian life.
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Hablot Knight Brown—known as “Phiz”—was the greatest illustrator of Charles Dickens’ fiction. In a collaboration that lasted for a quarter of a century, Phiz’s drawings brought to life a galaxy of immortal characters. Fittingly, Phiz himself—from the mystery of his birth onwards—led a life as rich as any novel. In this lively memoir, Phiz’ great-great-granddaughter traces his path to fame in a tale bustling with color and adventure. Based on a wealth of unpublished material and brimming with Phiz’s delicious illustrations, this is the perfect book for all who love Dickens and the hidden byways of Victorian life.
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