Alloway lawrence 1926 1990 (2 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine+. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine+. First edition. Slim foolscap 8vo (179 x 124mm): 38pp and 56 full-page plates. Publisher's original pictorial paper-covered boards, dust jacket repeating cover design by William Scott (one of the nine artists), priced 7s / 6d. Neat ownership inscription and date on fly-leaf. Jacket's spine panel folds lightly rubbed, caps skillfully restored (not involving lettering or design), else a Near Fine or better copy, tightly bound and crisp and clean throughout. An excellent example of a scarce book. Third volume in the publisher's Contemporary Art series. The nine artists of the title are: Robert Adams, Terry Frost, Adrian Heath, Anthony Hill, Roger Hilton, Kenneth Martin, Mary Martin, Victor Pasmore, and William Scott. In the 1950s, Alloway was a leading member of the Independent Group in the United Kingdom. He later worked as a critic and curator in the United States. He coined the term "mass popular art" in the mid-1950s, later shortened to "Pop Art", to describe art with a basis in the popular culture of its day. N. B. With few exceptions (always identified), we only stock books in exceptional condition, with dust jackets carefully preserved in archival, removable mylar sleeves. All orders are packaged with care and posted promptly. Satisfaction guaranteed. (Fine Editions Ltd is a member of the Independent Online Booksellers Association, and we subscribe to its codes of ethics.). …

Hardcover. Condizione: Very Good. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Small 8vo.Bound in publishers paper covered boards with the design, by William Scott, repeated on the un-clipped dust jacket showing the price 7/6d. 38 pages of text and 56 full-page plates. Neat ownership inscription, Zena Tibbenham (British 1944-1991?), a Suffolk artist, on fly-leaf. Each artist presents his personal approach to abstract art, discusses the problems involved, and illustrates his case with some of his work. Artists are the following: Robert Adams, Terry Frost, Adrian Heath, Anthony Hill, Roger Hilton, Kenneth Martin, Mary Martin, Victor Pasmore, William Scott There is light wear on the lower edge of the spine, the dust wrapper a little worn and tiny pieces missing. Near Fine or better copy, tightly bound and crisp and clean throughout. An excellent example of a scarce book. Size 18.5 x 13.5 cm (7.25 x 5 inches). Robert Adams, Terry Frost, Adrian Heath, Anthony Hill, Roger Hilton, Kenneth Martin, Mary Martin, Victor Pasmore, William Scott. (illustratore).…