Perhaps one of the most familiar artists to generations of Americans, Maxfield Parrish has not had a full presentation of his work in book form until now. The Masterworks is the most elaborate and extensive presentation of his art, containing his famous paintings, his endearing illustrations for children's fairy tales, and much more. More than 145 color plates.
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Perhaps one of the most familiar artists to generations of Americans, Maxfield Parrish has not had a full presentation of his work in book form until now. The Masterworks is the most elaborate and extensive presentation of his art, containing his famous paintings, his endearing illustrations for children's fairy tales, and much more. More than 145 color plates.
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Seller's Description:
Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket. Maxfield Parrish was one of the most important illustrators and artists of the early 20th century. Alma Gilbert was uniquely qualified to write this book since she was a curator at the Maxfield Parrish museum. She covers the various periods of his life and delves into the family relationships that were scandalous during his lifetime. This is a beautifully illustrated with many color illustrations of his illustrations, calendars, paintings, murals, landscapes, etc. as well as b&w photographs taken by Parrish himself, including many of his models that depict the artists creative process. This is a large-format book that will appeal to anyone interested in this man's life and work. There are 145 color plates including two folding pages in the center that create a large 4 page color spread. With the exception of a small dent to the lower edge of the front cover (which is not particularly noticeable), this is a very nice copy with no owner names or other markings to the interior or the exterior. The book is bound in red quarter cloth covers. The dust jacket in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears, markings or price-clipping. Size: 11" x13"; Color & B&W Illustrations; 4to 11"-13" tall; 224 pages.
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Fine copy in fine (price clipped) dust jacket (in mylar). Folio. 224 pps. Illustrated in black, white and color. Folding plates. Important reference work. Very scarce in this condition.
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Fine in Near Fine dust jacket. 0898154804. Hardcover in dust jacket. First printing of first edition. Book is crisp and clean, with tight binding and sharp corners (one is very lightly bumped). Unclipped dust jacket is fresh and bright, with a bit of stretching to bottom edge. From the library of noted TV director-producer John Wells, with a warm, lengthy gift inscription to him on front free endpage, Full-page color plates throughout of Parrish paintings including a double-page foldout. Lavish production values. Folio. 224 pp. Including index. In protective Mylar. Heavy--close to five pounds; will require additional postage if shipped priority or outside the U. S.
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Very good. First Edition. This is a First Editon, First Printing (1992). Dust jacket has a mylar plastic cover which shows some light scuffing. Dust jacket shows some very light scuffing and edge wear. Book itself also shows some light shelf and edge wear.
