Frank's Commonplace Book

Frank Jermyn:

Today I was reminiscing about the past and taking a look at several of my early works. I dug up one engraving I’d created for “The Illustrated Police News” of a break in at a local shop which I was particularly proud of. I’d made plenty of engravings, all using the same process with the end of a wood block carefully carved so that when dipped in ink it would create the desired image (History of Nineteenth-Century Periodical Illustration), but this was the one that really got my career started. Even though this was certainly my best engraving it was not the closest to…

Frank Jermyn:

Today I was reading a magazine when I came across this wonderful depiction of an Elephant.  I cannot be sure if it is an Indian elephant or an African one from the drawing but either way it reminds me of my travels in Africa which I enjoyed ever so much. While in Africa, however, I did miss my wife Lucy-a woman who I assisted in opening her photography studio whom I later went on to marry- quite a bit.  I remember when I told her I was going to Africa to replace my predecessor, Leadpoint, she was understandably distraught, however it was not an opportunity I…

Frank Jermyn:

Today after Lucy brought our kids to school I walked into town to purchase some art supplies for my prints and I came across an advertisement for a brand new type of camera called the tourist multiple. The camera is quite expensive, but my personal art and photography studios have really been successful in the decade since I’ve been back from Africa so I should be able to afford it.  Speaking of Africa, I am deeply disappointed this camera wasn’t out yet while I was there. This camera is small so it is very portable, also it has an exceptionally high capacity at…