Basil Hunnisett (5 July 1923 – 15 October 2013) was an English librarian, academic, lecturer and author specialising in steel engraving, historical bibliography, history of libraries and fine art librarianship.

[7] In October 1956, Hunnisett was appointed deputy borough librarian and curator for Shrewsbury Public Libraries, Museums and Art Gallery, where he worked until August 1964.

[9] After retiring, Hunnisett was frequently invited as a guest lecturer at bibliography events such as the Ninth Annual Seminar of the British Book Trade Index at the University of Reading in 1991.

"[15] Poul Steen Larsen (Royal School of Librarianship, Denmark) said: "Dr Hunnisett should receive due praise for this scholarly treatment of a neglected chapter in the history of British book illustration.

[25][26][27] Academic institutions and art organisations suggest the books as recommended reading, providing background support for courses in literature, historical biography and bibliography.