In 'The Imperfect Round, ' Jim Spates both recovers for twenty-first century students of Ruskin the remarkable biographic work of Helen Viljoen at a critical point in Ruskin scholarship, he provides as well astute insights into her life as a dedicated scholar. This is an invaluable contribution to Ruskin studies. Kristine Ottesen Garrigan, Professor of English, DePaul University; author of Ruskin on Architectur