The Book of the Roycrofters - Elbert Hubbard - Bog

The Book of the Roycrofters: Consecrated Lives is a historical account of the Roycroft community, a group of artists and craftsmen who worked together to create beautiful and functional objects in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Written by Elbert Hubbard, a key figure in the Roycroft movement, the book explores the philosophy and principles behind the community's work, as well as the lives of some of its most notable members. Through anecdotes, biographical sketches, and personal reflections, Hubbard paints a vivid picture of the Roycrofters' dedication to craftsmanship, beauty, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. The book also includes photographs of some of the Roycrofters' most famous creations, as well as examples of their distinctive typography and book design. Overall, The Book of the Roycrofters: Consecrated Lives offers a fascinating glimpse into a unique and influential artistic community, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of American art and design.1907. A wonderful volume produced by Elbert Hubbard, the founder of Roycroft, the utopian craft community. Originally devoted to the making of beautiful books in the manner of William Morris, the Roycrofters soon developed a wide range of arts and crafts items for sale. The unique combination of Hubbard family, artisans, and workers created a multilevel complex operation that included books, art, education, music, and magazines. The book is illustrated with photos depicting the Roycroft buildings, lodgings, work shops and grounds and text written by Francis and Abigail Farrar. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.