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WILLIAM H. BRADLEY (1868-1962) THE INLAND PRINTER. Twelve cover designs in folder. 1895. Each approximately 14x9 1/2 inches, 36x24 cm. Conditions vary, generally A. Paper. Will Bradley's style is sometimes referred to as "American Art Nouveau," a combination of Aubrey Beardsley and the work of the Arts and Crafts movement. Yet Bradley "transformed their styles into exceptionally bold and successful designs." (Word and Image p. 20). "Because of his early training as a printer, Bradley's posters are distinguished by their good taste in typography which is an integral part of the design" (Margolin p. 27). Bradley worked with the Inland Printer from 1891 until 1901. It was in this magazine that his work was first published, and as a result of his success he began to receive other commissions. "All twelve covers [that Bradley had designed by 1895 for the magazine ] were reprinted in an edition of one hundred without text on handmade paper and wrapped with a special cover" (Bradley p. 49).
