The Works Of John Held Jr. is a comprehensive collection of the artwork and illustrations created by the American cartoonist John Held Jr. throughout his career. Held Jr. was known for his iconic depictions of the flapper era in the 1920s, including his illustrations for magazines such as Vanity Fair and Life. This book features a wide range of his work, including cartoons, drawings, and advertisements, as well as his contributions to Broadway productions and Hollywood films. The book also includes essays and commentary ...
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The Works Of John Held Jr. is a comprehensive collection of the artwork and illustrations created by the American cartoonist John Held Jr. throughout his career. Held Jr. was known for his iconic depictions of the flapper era in the 1920s, including his illustrations for magazines such as Vanity Fair and Life. This book features a wide range of his work, including cartoons, drawings, and advertisements, as well as his contributions to Broadway productions and Hollywood films. The book also includes essays and commentary from art historians and experts, providing context and analysis of Held Jr.'s impact and influence on American art and culture. With over 200 images, The Works Of John Held Jr. is a must-have for fans of vintage illustration and the Jazz Age.This is a new release of the original 1931 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Very Good. No Jacket. Front Cover With Minor Fade To Several Areas (Perhaps Water Or Something Spilled On It) And 2 Short Surface Scratches. Difficult To See Unless In A Certain Light. Overall Very Good Clean Copy Of This Book. Red velvet over boards. Wonderful Woodcut Illustrations Covering All Aspects Of Life.