Samuel William Fores

Samuel William Fores, normally credited on his publications as S. W. Fores (8 March 1761 – 3 February 1838) was an English publisher and printseller with a renowned print shop at No 3 Piccadilly, London during the 'Golden Age' of Georgian satirical prints. Fores faced prosecution several times for the allegedly libellous nature of his satires. His sons George Thomas Fores (1806–58) and Arthur Blücher Fores (1814–83) succeeded him in the business, publishing predominantly sporting prints,and the family firm continued as printsellers and publishers for over 200 years.

Fores specialised in caricature, typically hand-coloured, singly issued prints., but also published series such as the 12 plates of Thomas Rowlandson's ''The Comforts of Bath'' (1798), and the 8 large plates of G.M. Woodwards's ''Pigmy Revels'' (1800). Fores published a number of books including a dual language French and English guidebook ''Fores New Guide to Foreigners,'' Provided by Wikipedia