Although Lavengro was poorly subscribed, George Macy, owner of the book club, admired Freedman's work to such an extent that he was subsequently commissioned to illustrate Henry IV Part One, for the Limited Editions Club multi-volume Shakespeare. Tolstoy's War and Peace (1938) and Anna Karenina (1951) are recognised as two of the finest examples of twentieth century book design and have ensured Freedman a place in the history of book production.
Although Lavengro failed to attract a large audience, George Macy, owner of the book club, was so taken with Freedman's work that he subsequently commissioned him to illustrate Henry IV Part One for the Limited Editions Club multi-volume Shakespeare. Tolstoy's War and Peace (1938) and Anna Karenina (1951) are recognized as two of the finest examples of twentieth century book design, ensuring Freedman a lasting place in the history of book production.