Art of the Illustrated Book Brand / Mabu Mabu grandparents and families will love

grandparents and families will love to read to their babies

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This is his story

Art of the Illustrated Book Brand / Mabu Mabu grandparents and families will loveThe story of the illustrated book from the earliest printed books to the present day, told through the collections of the V&As National Art Library. Throughout history, images have been used to reflect the meaning of words and to enhance our understanding of texts. With the invention of mechanized printing in Germany in the 15th century, illustrated books were no longer the preserve of the elite and became a source of knowledge, instruction and