5 NOVEMBER 1910, Page 60

The Ancient Mariner. Illustrated by Willy Pogainy. (Harrap and Co.

15s. net.)—The number of different styles employed in these illustrations is somewhat bewildering, ranging from that of old Gerfnan wood-engraving to modern atmospheric water-colours with a dash of Blake, and a little art nouveau thrown in in the decorative embellishments. Added to this we are given a title- page which the publishers in an enthusiastic appreciation of their production tell us is "printed in nine colours and gold, suggestive of a missal." But if missals were as poor in colour and as tame in design as this there would be no desire to imitate them. Mr. Pogziny undoubtedly shows that he has imagination, and if he would direct his powers to the creation of a more homogeneous style he would produce a far greater effect.