eames bob (4 risultati)

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Jacket by Bob Eames (illustratore). 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Some edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, corners slightly bruised, not price clipped (£20.00), no inscriptions, internally clean tight and square, overall a vg+ copy. 258pp, illustrated. 'There are three things that can neither be recommended nor discouraged, marriage, war and a voyage to the Holy Sepulchre, they may begin well and end very badly'. Medieval pilgrim Eberhard Count of Wurtemburg, on his return from Jerusalem in 1480. From his starting point of travel and adventure, using contemporary accounts, John Ure relates the stories of medieval Christian pilgrimage during the 500 years of its peak between 1066 and 1536. Through the often forgotten contemporary records of Erasmus, John of Gaunt and Margery Kempe among others, he brings to life a colourful cast of characters. Embracing also military expeditions described as religious journeys, Ure recounts tales of armed expeditions such as the Albigensian Crusade and the Pilgrimage of Grace. And considers pilgrimage's literary and allegorical manifestations via Sir John Mandeville and John Bunyan. Ultimately, he uses his practised skills as a travel writer to give vignettes of these pilgrim routes today, some accessible and popular, others as remote and haunting as in medieval times.

Hardcover. Condizione: Near Fine. Condizione sovraccoperta: Near Fine. Jacket by Bob Eames (illustratore). 1st Edition. First edition, first impression. Some edge wear to top and bottom of jacket and spine, corners bruised, slight lean, price clipped, long unsigned gift inscription (but maybe inscribed by the author to commemorate a charity event) in heavy black pen on ffep 'Yonty, A Souvenir of a magical evening at Somerleyton with sincere thanks Rotary Club of Great Yarmouth, Inner Wheel Club of Great Yarmouth. 14th June 2002'. internally clean and tight, overall a vg+ copy. 300pp, illustrated. 'I feel that I can do the best, most profound things and life is short. How I wish I was living in an age when man wanted to raise temples to man or God or the Devil.' Jacob Epstein was thirty when he wrote the impassioned words that seem to presage the lack of understanding that would dog his creative genius. Now belatedly recognized as a seminal figure in the history of twentieth century art, the first to carve directly in stone since the medieval period, his powerful and often explicit sculptures, monumental in scale, were hailed as works of genius by a few contemporaries such as Ezra Pound and Augustus John, but provoked hostility and censoriousness from the art establishment. A mass of pure energy with huge ambition, Epstein emerged from the Jewish ghetto of New York to take the art world by storm with the astonishing originality, vitality and ambition of his early work. Determined resistance to the modern movement forced him to be more commercial - in 1946 he modelled the portrait of Winston Churchill, and in 1954 he was knighted. But behind the apparent acceptance of conservatism he returned always to the monumental type of carving with which he had begun his career. Biographer June Rose (1926-2018), gives a full and enlightening account of his struggle for recognition, his tangled private life and its resonance in his work. Quite a scarce book.

Paperback. Condizione: Used: Very Good. Libro proveniente da collezione privata. Pagine ingiallite. La copertina riporta usuali segni del tempo. Consegna 24/48 ore 68 b4.

Hardcover. Condizione: Fine. Blue octavo in gilt-stamped ornamental cloth and blue gilt-stamnped jacked andslip, 319 pages, b&w illustrations, tables, bib., index; 23 cm. Hand-numbered exemplar 88 of 108 copies only (colophon). Now rare in this deluxe limited editon. Arguably one of the more important astrology works published of the early 21st century. An in-depth exploration of the 36 decans, which are an ancient astrological system dividing the zodiac into 10-degree segments. The book delves into the historical, symbolic, and esoteric significance of these divisions, offering insights into their use in astrology and magical practices. Coppock weaves together mythology, classical texts, and modern interpretations to present a nuanced understanding of each decan. The book is richly detailed, providing descriptions for each decan?s imagery, associated meanings, and its connections to tarot, magic, and the broader astrological tradition. For those interested in astrology?s deeper layers, 36 Faces is both a scholarly and practical resource, bridging ancient wisdom with contemporary applications. Widely praised within the astrological and esoteric communities for its depth of research, originality, and practical insights. Readers and reviewers often highlight Coppock?s ability to blend historical scholarship with mystical interpretation, making the material accessible while preserving its arcane richness. As new; fine in fine jacet and slipcase "First Three Hands Press edition, June 2014"; the Deluxe Hardcover edition.