Jackson worked as a commercial illustrator from 1893 to 1947 using black and white and full colour for his numerous contibutions to children's books and annuals. Alan Horne describes his work as "neither distinguished or distinguishable from other illustrators", which at first seems a bit harsh. However, his work on the Arabian Nights is far too pretty and sentimental. Nevertheless, it must also be pointed out that the text for this edition, which is unacknowledged, has been stripped of all its original toughness and gritty humour. In this instance, therefore, text and illustrations make compatible partners and a pretty book.