Author is a social historian who 'explores the lost world of Victorian Britain', especially its social realities, using slides from the collection of Doug and Anita Lear. Introduction; Victorian magic; toys and treats; morals and models; faraway places; real life; a world of colour; the hard sell; saving souls; yesterday's news; rule Britannia; epilogue: moving pictures. Illustrated with many black and white reproductions of the slides.
| Item number | 39183 |
|---|---|
| Category | Book |
| Type | Magic Lantern |
| Dimensions | length 252mm; breadth 192mm; thickness 18mm |
| Language | English |
| Country of origin | UK |
| Related people | Steve Humphries (author) |
Part of the Bill Douglas and Peter Jewell Collection