Their expansion was encouraged by such events as the gradual introduction of laws implementing compulsory schooling, which led to a rising demand for illustrated books from the growing numbers of young readers and educational institutions. Naturally feeding on this history, photographically illustrated books for children were introduced by the end of the nineteenth century. 1920)Īs photography developed in the wake of its invention in 1839, constant improvement in processing and printing techniques, quality and production, accelerated the distribution of the photobook and contributed to its success. Lulu Meusser, Seelchens gute Tat (Berlin: Hermann Meusser, ca.
