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Decorative Sunday

This week’s decorative plates come from the Encyclopedia of Architecture, a two-volume reference work from the second half of the 19th century. Special Collections holds two copies of the second volume of Encyclopedia of Architecture, both published by two firms listed at the same New York City address and involving the publisher Henry Johnson: Johnson, Fry & Co. and Martin & Johnson. The work is an American edition of Nicholson's Dictionary of the Science and Practice of Architecture, written by Peter Nicholson and originally published in parts, as Architectural Dictionary, from 1812-1819.  Johnson and his firms were major players in the 19th century gift book market. One example of this is, and one Johnson’s pet projects was, the four-volume History of the United States, first published in 1866, illustrated by Alonzo Chappel and written by Jesse Ames Spencer.

I had hoped that some sleuthing could help me determine which of these publications came first, based on Johnson’s collaborators, but looking into the firms (and a third, Johnson, Wilson & Co.) did not present a clear chronology. While it appears as though the output of the Martin & Johnson partnership is limited to 1855 and 1856, the earliest works bearing the Johnson, Fry & Co. moniker also dates to 1855, with publishing activities continuing through 1869. Johnson, Wilson & Co. appears as early as 1857 and remains active through at least 1874. Given the degree of overlap, the order in which our two copies were released remains uncertain. What is clear is that Henry Johnson, and the 27 Beekman Street location in Manhattan, was the consistent thread. It is also clear that a number of the plates had be re-etched between publications: while all the plates in the book are recreations of Peter Nicholson’s (or his son, Michal Angelo’s) original illustrations, engraver’s marks are inconsistent between the two editions.

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-Olivia, Special Collections Graduate Intern

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Dartmoor Killing Ltd in association with Barn Cinema Dartington, picked up the prize for Premiere of the Year 99 sites and under at the Screen Awards, held at The Brewery, London.

The gong adds to the multi-awards Dartmoor Killing has picked up, and reflects the ambitious and atmospheric Dartmoor event screening.

The award was for the three evening outdoor Premiere that was staged with Barn Cinema Dartington at New Bridge on Dartmoor September 4-6, 2015.

The premiere event was up against tough competition from Oscar winning-film Son of Saul; Scottish Film, Sunset Song and the Nottingham Forest football documentary, I Believe in Miracles which premiered in the stadium with 60,000 fans.

“Our little film continues to surprise, said director Peter Nicholson. “It was released on Netflix North America, Australia and NZ this month and has now sold to China for DVD, VoD and PPV.”

The Screen Awards unveiled its 2016 winners, recognising excellence in UK marketing, distribution and exhibition in the past 12 months.

Dartmoor Killing director Peter Nicholson presents the film

Dartmoor Killing World Premiere gets underway

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Dartmoor Killing World Premiere

Vicki Peter, Peter Nicholson and Gemma Leah

Jim Whittle Film Programmer and Manager at Barn Cinema with Dartmoor Killing Director Peter Nicholson

The award

For the fifth year broadcaster Edith Bowman took to the stage to host the evening’s proceedings and announce the winners. With entries from nearly every major company in the industry, the competition was tough. The judges had the incredibly difficult task of deciding who this year’s worthy winners would be.

Screen International Editor Matt Mueller said: “Screen is delighted that the industry continues to embrace these awards, which are now in their seventh year.

“I’m thrilled that our expert panel of judges have recognized such a worthy and impressive group of winners – from across the industry spectrum, major studios to sole operators.

“All of our nominees and winners should be praised for their outstanding work in connecting films to audience’s right across the UK.”

The full list of winners can be found below.

For more information on the Screen Awards go to http://www.screenawards.co.uk

And here’s all our links to Dartmoor Killing so far, including an interview with the director Peter Nicholson and a review of the film, plus some details of its other awards.

  Screen Awards 2016 winners

3D Film Campaign of the Year sponsored by RealD 3D The Martian, Twentieth Century Fox

Brand Partnership of the Year sponsored by DCM The Secret Life Of Pets and Petplan Insurance UK, Brand Culture

Cinema Marketing Campaign of the Year sponsored by Movio Showcase Cinema de Lux

Cinema of the Year – 24 Screens or Under Genesis Cinema, Whitechapel, London

Cinema of the Year – from a company 25 screens or above sponsored by Vista Group Picturehouse Central

Creative Agency of the Year – Audiovisual Intermission Film

Creative Agency of the Year – Print AllCity

Distributor of the Year sponsored by Deluxe Entertainment Services Group Disney Studios

Event Cinema Campaign of the Year Branagh Theatre Live: The Winter’s Tale, Picturehouse Entertainment

Exhibition Achievement Award Geoff Greaves, Merlin Cinemas

Marketing Team of the Year Twentieth Century Fox

Online Campaign of the Year Suffragette, Pathe UK, Feref and Influence Digital

Poster Design of the Year The Lobster, Picturehouse Entertainment, Element Pictures Distribution, Protagonist Pictures & Vasilis Marmatakis

PR Team of the Year – Agency Way To Blue

PR Team of the Year – In-house Twentieth Century Fox

Premiere of the Year – 100 sites or above Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie, Twentieth Century Fox

Premiere of the Year – 99 sites or below Dartmoor Killing, Dartmoor Killing Ltd in association with Barn Cinema Dartington

Rising Star Sponsored by Creative Skillset Mark Towers, Curzon Artificial Eye

Specialist Film Campaign of the Year Sponsored by Red Rock Entertainment Embrace Of The Serpent, Peccadillo Pictures

Theatrical Campaign of the Year – 100 Sites and Over Sponsored by Motion Picture Solutions Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Disney

Theatrical Campaign of the Year – 99 Sites and Under Sponsored by Motion Picture Solutions The Lobster, Picturehouse Entertainment and Element Pictures Distribution

Trailer of the Year – Sponsored by Powster Son Of Saul, Curzon Artificial Eye & Intermission Film

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Dartmoor Killing and Dartington Barn Cinema win Screen Award 2016 Dartmoor Killing Ltd in association with Barn Cinema Dartington, picked up the prize for Premiere of the Year…

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Devon thriller Dartmoor Killing gets Best Thriller Nomination in the National Film Academy Awards

Devon thriller Dartmoor Killing gets Best Thriller Nomination in the National Film Academy Awards

Dartmoor Killing, the psychological thriller inspired by and set on the Devon moor, has picked up a Best Thriller Nomination in the National Film Academy Awards.

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