Be Merry and Wise: Origins of Children's Book Publishing in England, 1650-1850

Brian Alderson has had a long-standing interest in both children's books and publishing history, expressed through his work as lecturer, translator, editor, and critic. On several occasions he has been responsible for organising exhibitions of children's books: four times for the British Library and once, most recently, for the National Library of Scotland. He counts his collaborative work on Be Merry and Wise as among the most fruitful experiences of his professional life.Felix de Marez Oyens is the author of 'Be Merry and Wise: Origins of Children's Book Publishing in England, 1650-1850', published 2006 under ISBN 9781584561804 and ISBN 1584561807.