William Blake in the desolate market

Introduction: Blake in the marketplace

Blake as a commercial engraver, 1772-1827

"A blaze of reputation": The Mathew Salon and Poetical sketches (1783)

The print shop, 1784-1785

Blake as a teacher, 1784-1827

Blakes as printers, 1784-1827

Blake as a painter, 1779-1827

Blake as publisher of works in conventional typography

Blake's works in illuminated printing, 1789-1827

Summary of Blake's career

Appendix: Blake's patrons.