This oversize volume (10x12"), many decades in the making, houses the result of the author's passionate involvement as the leading authority on the late Victorian architect Sir Ernest George (1839-1922). Grainger (University of the Arts London, UK) is an architectural historian who found her niche and here has brought together an authoritative work elucidating George's life and work. An abundance of photos (by Martin Charles) support the text. A catalogue of works and projects is included as well as appendices describing the office and offering brief biographies of all known pupils and assistants, and a listing of George's watercolor exhibitions. Distribution in North America is by The David Brown Book Co. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)