Walter Crane (1845–1915), mostly known for his children’s book illustrations, was also a strong supporter of the socialist cause throughout his life . In this 1907 publication, Crane began to blend his political views with his artistry to produce a rather interesting take on the standard children’s book reader.
The child’s socialist reader
Giant Monopoly Entering the Happy Valley
Willie’s Birthday and How He Learnt about State Maintenance
Description: The child’s socialist reader. London: Twentieth Century Press, 1907.
Persistent Link: http://nrs.harvard.edu/urn-3:FHCL:1313688
Repository: Widener Library
Institution: Harvard University
* This post was originally posted by Todd Bachmann on the “Preserving Harvard’s Library Collections” blog – THE SHELF.