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This weighty volume contains a collection of previously published articles by Sandler (emerita, New York U. Institute of Fine Arts), a noted manuscript scholar who specializes in marginal imagery, particularly in English Gothic manuscripts. Grouped into themes, the articles offer detailed case studies of manuscripts, with a focus on the relationship of the images to the text, the patronage of the work, the overall composition of the religious material grouped into each manuscript, and the work's use and reception. A separate section contains articles on 14th-century encyclopediae. The content and symbolism of each manuscript is explored in detail, both in its text and the images, making this a rich resource for medieval art. Very few scholars have ever commanded so vast a knowledge of English manuscripts and their contents. Each article is accompanied by b&w plates of excellent quality, and some include lengthy appendices. Distributed in North America by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation c2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
