New York: Viking Press, [c. 1943 (1944)]. Folio. 204 pp. Colour frntsp., 100s of illusts. Blue cloth, tan illustration of nude on front cover, tan lettering on spine (minor rubbing, some shelfwear, slight bumping to couple corners), w/ d.j. stunning art deco cover art of nude on front cover by Loomis (some chipping & tears head & foot of spine, edgewear, creasing, minor chipping, closed tears), still VG/G- copy. First edition, third printing, of one of this artist’s most sought after books.

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Andrew Loomis was born in 1892. After studying art he moved to Chicago, eventually opening his own studio, working in editorial and advertising for most of the top clients at the time including Kellogg's, Coca Cola, Lucky Strike and more. He also became renowned as an art teacher and his instructional books on Realist illustration and art are acclaimed classics in the field. He died in 1959.

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Bookseller: Zephyr Used & Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 47110
Title: Figure drawing for all its worth.
Author: LOOMIS, Andrew
Book Condition: Used
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: Viking Press,
Place of Publication: New York:
Date Published: [c. 1943 (1944)].
Keywords: Andrew Loomis, Illustrated Books, Art, Art Instruction, art Technique, Drawing, Charcoal, Advertising, Creative Illustration, Nudes, Figure Drawing, Erotica, Pinups, Pinup art

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We are an independent bookseller, established in 1994, who exhibit at numerous book fairs and antique shows throughout the year, including Christine Palmer Antique Expos in Portland, OR & Vancouver, WA, The Rose City Book & Paper Show in Portland, the Custer Antique Show in Spokane, the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair, the Sacramento Antiquarian Book Fair, the Pasadena Book & Paper Show, and others. We specialize in 19th-century imprints, Technical Books, History, Children's Literature, and much more. In addition we offer appraisals for insurance and tax purposes.

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