White Press imprint: 911 books

This is Carl Van Vechten's 1921 collection of short stories, “Lords of the Housetops”. Every story is linked by a common theme of cats, each telling a fantastic tale of feline adventure and daring-do. This volume is ideal for children with a love of cats, and it would make for a charming addition...

This early work by Radclyffe Hall was originally published in 1924 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Unlit Lamp' is Hall's first novel about a young girl who dreams of studying medicine and moving to London with her friend, but struggles to leave her emotionally...

First published in 1830, “Rural Rides” is a collection of sketches and diary entries written by William Cobbett. They concern various rural journeys around England, and offer the reader an authentic glimpse of the beauties the English countryside has to offer. William Cobbett (1763 – 1835) was...

These early work of poetry by Robert E. Howard were originally published in the 20th century and we are now republishing them with a brand new introductory biography. 'A Collection of Poetry' is a compilation of Howard's Poetical works. Robert Ervin Howard was born in Peaster, Texas in 1906. During...

First published in 1986, “Et in Sempiternum Pereant” is a short story by British writer Charles W. S. Williams. Charles Walter Stansby Williams (1886 – 1945) was a British theologian, novelist, poet, playwright, and literary critic. He was also a member of the “The Inklings”, a literary...

This early work by Nikolai Gogol was originally published in 1835 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. 'The Nose' is a short story about a St. Petersburg official whose nose leaves his face and develops a life of its own. Nikolai Vasilievich Gogol was born in Sorochintsi,...

This early work by Robert Barr was originally published in 1896 and we are now republishing it with a brand new introductory biography. The short story "A Deal on 'Change'" tells the reader of a Wall Street aristocrat who craftily ensures his daughter-in-

This volume contains a comprehensive guide to drawing, with information on all aspects and step-by-step instructions. Written in simple language and profusely illustrated, "The Teaching of Drawing" will be of considerable utility to those learning to draw and paint, and would make for a...

This vintage book contains a comprehension and progressive course on inventive drawing, with a special focus on the principles of Pestalozzi. Written in clear, plain language and containing simple diagrams, it will be of considerable utility to those with a practical interest in technical and mechanical...

"Blackboard Sketching" constitutes an accessible and comprehensive guide to drawing on a blackboard. Designed for teachers, it presents pictures depicting various blackboard sketches accompanied by some text explaining the illustration and instructions for its achievement. This volume will...

Presented in this volume is an accessible and comprehensive guide to pen and ink drawing, with step-by-step instructions, handy tips, information on common problems, and much more. Pen and ink drawing is a tricky skill to master, but with this volume the aspiring artist will have all the information...

"Drawing for Art Students and Illustrators" constitutes an accessible and comprehensive guide to illustration originally intended for use in schools. Profusely illustrated and full of useful information, this step-by-step guide is highly recommended for all modern readers with an interest...

This vintage book contains a fantastic guide to drawing presented in the form of three letters. This accessible and profusely illustrated volume aims to cover all the fundamental principles of drawing and is highly recommended for beginners and students. Contents include: "Letter I-On First Practice",...

This volume presents a complete guide to creating art using pastel, with historical information, step instructions, handy tips, and much more. "Handbook to Pastel" will be of utility to both beginner and experienced artists alike, and it would make for a useful addition to collections of...