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John Piper: The Forties

John Piper: The Forties

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John Piper: The Forties

by David Fraser Jenkins

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London: Philip Wilson Publishers, Imperial War Museum, 2013. Paperback. Fine. 10.5" by 9" . Not Stated . A lovely copy of this work dedicated to the life and work of war artist John Piper. The third printing. Originally published in 2000 in occasion of the exhibition 'John Piper: The Forties' at the Imperial War Museum. Written by David Fraser Jenkins. Featuring numerous illustrated leaves both in colour and in black and white accompanying the text.An ode to the art and times of John Piper, English painter known as an official war artist during World War II, depicting images of bomb-damaged churches and landmarks including those of Coventry Cathedral. In the original publisher's printed wraps. Externally lovely with light shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine

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Bookseller's Inventory #
856A54
Title
John Piper: The Forties
Author
David Fraser Jenkins
Illustrator
Not Stated
Format/Binding
Paperback
Book Condition
Used - Fine
Quantity Available
1
Publisher
Philip Wilson Publishers, Imperial War Museum
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
2013
Size
10.5" by 9"
Keywords
first editions john piper war artist imperial war museums john piper

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