Franklin Booth - Silent Symphony

About the book Silent Symphony

Silent Symphony is a thoroughly researched monograph on Franklin Booth, one of the most iconic artists of the 19th and 20th centuries. The result of a long-term project by John Fleskes and Alice A. Carter, this 300-page book reproduces more than 400 of the artist’s works in unparalleled quality and traces his career through to his death in 1948. It also includes a comprehensive biography and numerous anecdotes drawn from interviews with his family, students, friends, and colleagues.

The pen-and-ink drawings span Franklin Booth’s fifty-year career, from his early beginnings to his final works. Among these are his illustrated stories for the leading magazines of the era, as well as a selection of poems, advertisements, and prints. Color book illustrations, pen-and-ink drawings, and rare sketches for uncompleted projects are also featured in this rich art book. All pieces were scanned and photographed from the originals using state-of-the-art technology and have been meticulously prepared for the project.

About the artist Franklin Booth

Franklin Booth is an American artist known for his detailed pen-and-ink illustrations. His meticulous and unique technique has been recognized by artists and art students for nearly a century. He used his life, his beliefs, and his experiences as a vehicle to convey his ideas to the viewer, which makes his work—imbued with his respect for nature and art—fascinating. He always followed his own path and developed a style that was uncommon for his time. This has allowed his work to become timeless and to continue to captivate audiences today.

Franklin Booth’s influence is still visible in contemporary comics, fantasy illustrations, concept art, and films. His work has weathered decades of change and remains as relevant today as it was when it was first created.

Included in the book

• 365 black-and-white illustrations
• 25 colour illustrations
• Over 20 photographs
• Over 25 paintings and drawings by his peers from this time period
• Fascinating biography by Alice A. Carter

Practical information

• Carefully packaged in reinforced box
• Shipped within 72 hours