Fondslijst van J. Hetzel & Cie te Parijs 1883

This 1883 advertisement for the publishing house of J. Hetzel & Cie features a colorful and engaging design promoting a variety of books for children and young adults. The artwork displays a range of illustrative styles, from whimsical depictions of children to more realistic portraits of authors. The central circular graphic highlighting the popular author Jules Verne, alongside his literary works, emphasizes the publishing house's focus on adventure and excitement, which likely drew in a wide audience of young readers.