Welcome to the I.B.I.S. website

I.B.I.S. was established in 1995 to encourage research into, and to facilitate the exchange of information on book and periodical illustrations, the artists and their publishers. The Society has a worldwide membership including artists, collectors, bibliographers, writers and general enthusiasts.

Whilst I.B.I.S. embraces all aspects of illustrative art, the main emphasis is on the illustration of texts in English since the 1830s.

As well as containing information about the Society (its activities, benefits of membership, how to join) our website includes full details of our past publications which serve as important sources of information for writers and researchers.