The English artist, illustrator and author Aubrey Beardsley (1872–1898) produced an extraordinary body of work marked by exquisite lines and bold use of black and white contrasts. Beardsley: A Singular Prodigy is a definitive survey that traces his all too brief career through more than 200 major artworks, mostly from the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The book includes such illustrated works as ‘Le Morte d’Arthur’, his first breakthrough, as well as his crowning achievement, ‘Salomé’, and the late masterpieces ‘Mademoiselle de Maupin’ and ‘The Rape of the Lock’. This is a comprehensive look at Beardsley’s life and work, from his scandalous success through the evolution of his last years, also covering his sketches, prints and colour posters. Seigensha, 272pp, 17cm x 25cm, illustrated paperback, English and Japanese text, 2025
