Jackson, Holbrook, 1874-1948

English essayist, literary historian, editor.

From the description of Holbrook Jackson papers, 1930-1949. (Columbia University In the City of New York). WorldCat record id: 496102603

Jackson was born on Dec. 31, 1874 in Liverpool, England; although he never attended college, he was a voracious reader who began publishing articles at age 16 while working as a clerk; he co-edited the New age in 1907, and edited T.P.'s magazine, which he later bought out in order to edit his own literary journal, To-Day (1917-23); wrote many books, including: Bernard Shaw (1907), William Morris (1908), Great English novelists (1908), The eighteen nineties (1913), Romance and reality (1911), All manner of folk (1912), Southwest ho! and other essays (1914), Occasions (1922), The anatomy of bibliomania (1930, 1931), The fear of books (1932), and The reading of books (1946); he died on June 16, 1948.

From the description of Papers, 1907-1948. (University of California, Los Angeles). WorldCat record id: 38991500

Holbrook Jackson (1874-1948), the author, editor, and editorial director of National Trade Press Ltd and of Heywood and Co. Ltd. For fuller details of his life and achievements see Who was who, Vol.4.

From the guide to the Autograph manuscripts by Holbrook Jackson, ca. 1930-1940, (Leeds University Library)

English writer.

From the description of Herman Melville [manuscript], n.d. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647812242

Holbrook Jackson, English essayist, literary historian and editor.

Edward Gordon Craig, actor, artist, theater designer, director and producer.

From the description of Letters from Edward Gordon Craig, 1908-1946. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122517143

Biography

Jackson was born on December 31, 1874 in Liverpool, England; although he never attended college, he was a voracious reader who began publishing articles at age 16 while working as a clerk; he co-edited the New Age in 1907, and edited T.P.'s Magazine, which he later bought out in order to edit his own literary journal, To-Day (1917-23); wrote many books, including: Bernard Shaw (1907), William Morris (1908), Great English Novelists (1908), The Eighteen Nineties (1913), Romance and Reality (1911), All Manner of Folk (1912), Southwest ho! and Other Essays (1914), Occasions (1922), The Anatomy of Bibliomania (1930, 1931), The Fear of Books (1932), and The Reading of Books (1946); he died on June 16, 1948.

From the guide to the Holbrook Jackson Papers, 1907-1948, (University of California, Los Angeles. Library. Department of Special Collections.)

Holbrook Jackson, English essayist, literary historian and editor.

Edward Gordon Craig, actor, artist, theater designer, director and producer.

From the guide to the Letters from Edward Gordon Craig, 1908-1946, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.)