The Works of Max Beerbohm · Character
John Lane
Publisher of the Yellow Book and associated with the Dandy movement.
minor
Also known as John Lane Dandies, Dandies
First appearance: The Works of Max Beerbohm
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Compiler of the bibliography, representing the publishing and dandy circles.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Dandy Archetypes and Publishers
- Dandyism and Society Contrasts
- Romance, Eccentricity, and Social Climbing
- Aesthetic Movement and Dandy Gallery
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- Mr. Brummell
professional · positive
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