"These things also I have observed: that knowledge of our world is to be nurtured like a precious flower, for it is the most precious thing we have. Wherefore guard the word written and heed words unwritten and set them down ere they fade . . . Learn then, well, the arts of reading, writing, and listening true, and they will lead you to the greatest art of all: understanding." Alaundo of Candlekeep
I agree. It reminds me of David Day's illustrations for the "Elminster's Guide to the Realms" series in Dragon, which would make a wonderful sourcebook, and for once one that would really gain from colour printing.