The Artist & the Book, 1860-1960
The Artist & the Book, 1860-1960 in Western Europe and the United States (1982 Edition)
Rediscover a cornerstone of art history and bibliographic study with this definitive hardcover edition of The Artist & the Book, 1860-1960, published by Hacker Art Books in 1982. Originally issued in conjunction with a landmark 1961 exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, this volume stands as a crucial reference guide to a century of book illustrations and the evolving relationship between fine art and literature across Western Europe and the United States.
Compiled by Eleanor M. Garvey with an authoritative introduction by Philip Hofer, the main catalogue is meticulously arranged in alphabetical order by artist. It serves as a detailed bibliography and a biographical record of the legendary creators who transformed the written word into a visual canvas during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
This 1982 printing is a faithful reprint of the expanded second edition. Presented as a substantial quarto (4to) bound in classic cream buckram, the 232-page volume is richly illustrated throughout, making it an indispensable resource for collectors, art historians, and bibliophiles alike.
Product Details
- Title: The Artist & the Book, 1860-1960 in Western Europe and the United States
- Authors: Eleanor M. Garvey and Philip Hofer
- Publisher: Hacker Art Books (New York, 1982)
- Format: Hardcover, Quarto (4to), 232 pages
- ISBN-10: 0-87817-277-7
- Features: Comprehensive illustration bibliography, short artist biographies, and extensive black-and-white plates throughout.
Fine in dust jacket. [A5]
$ 100.00
