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Head, Heart and Hand is published to accompany the exhibition of the same name, the first major assemblage of objects produced at the Roycroft community in upstate New York under the leadership of the charismatic Elbert Hubbard. A consummate entrepreneur, Hubbard successfully married capitalism with basic tenets of the Arts and Crafts ideology. Although clearly influenced by the work of European designers, the Roycrofters sought to personify the best aspects of American character in their work, which is strong, spare, and often surprisingly refined.
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Elbert Hubbard's 'The Philosophy of Elbert Hubbard' is a seminal work that delves into the core beliefs and values of the author. Written in a concise and thought-provoking style, the book explores a wide range of philosophical topics such as individualism, self-reliance, and the importance of living an authentic life. Hubbard's literary context can be traced back to the early 20th century when he was a prominent figure in the American Arts and Crafts movement, known for his bold and unapologetic views on society and culture. The book's insightful commentary on human nature and morality continues to resonate with readers today. As a collection of Hubbard's most influential essays and aphorisms, it serves as a timeless guide for personal growth and self-improvement. Readers will find themselves inspired to reflect on their own beliefs and values, making it a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the philosophy of a visionary thinker like Elbert Hubbard.
Elbert Green Hubbard (1856-1915) was an American writer, publisher, artist, and philosopher, best known today as the founder of the Roycroft artisan community in East Aurora, New York, an influential exponent of the Arts and Crafts Movement. This beautifully illustrated volume contains Hubbard's "Mottoes, Epigrams, Short Essays, Passages, Orphic Sayings and Preachments Coined from a Life of Love, Laughter and Work, by a Man Who Achieved Greatly in Literature, Art, Philosophy and business."
No man is worth his salt who is not ready at all times to risk his body, to risk his well-being, to risk his life, in a great cause.-Theodore Roosevelt Filled with some of the best words of wisdom ever written, this little volume is sure to uplift any reader. Elbert Hubbard spent much of his life carefully collecting significant quotes from throughout history. He loved searching for and finding new material to add to his scrapbook for personal inspiration. After his death, this richly developed scrapbook was published and can now be relished by readers everywhere.Here one can read pulse-quickening quotes from people like Abraham Lincoln, Rudyard Kipling, Dante, Leo Tolstoy, and many, many more. People from every profession and nationality have been quoted at their best, and these quotes have been carefully compiled for the reader's inspiration and personal growth. This unique book will furnish readers with a little genius for each day, and will inevitably make them better for it.