Bob Blaisdell
Editor and Ruskin scholar who compiled and edited collections such as Ruskin on Art and Artists and John Ruskin on Genius, and speaks about Ruskin's life, work, and influence in the episode.
Best podcasts with Bob Blaisdell
Ranked by the Snipd community
Mar 30, 2026 • 52min
788 John Ruskin (with Bob Blaisdell) | My Last Book with Francesca Wade
Bob Blaisdell, editor and Ruskin scholar who compiled key Ruskin collections, discusses John Ruskin's life and lasting influence. They explore Ruskin’s breakthrough about seeing versus preconceived ideas, his scope across art, architecture, and teaching, and his uneven personal life. Short readings and reflections highlight how Ruskin shaped later writers and artists.
