Brian Cook The Face of Scotland notebook

Introducing a beautiful new range of notebooks adorned with stunning illustrations and photographs from our rich archives. All exquisitely finished and cloth bound with woodfree paper, large pocket at the back and elastic closure.

These iconic images were originally commissioned for Batsford book jackets in the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Brian Cook's heightened use of colour encapsulates classic scenes of glorious countryside of old England and his work has become highly collectable.

The Face of Scotland by Harry Batsford and Charles Fry was first published by B.T. Batsford in 1933. The dust jacket illustration of an imaginary Scottish scene by Brian Cook was part of the innovative British Heritage series published by Batsford through the 1930s, 40s and 50s.

Perfect for lovers of vintage book jackets!