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Norman Rockwell. Artist and Illustrator.
by Buechner, Thomas S
- Used
- Fine
- Condition
- Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0810980517
- ISBN 13
- 9780810980518
- Seller
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Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
New York: Abradale Press/Harry N. Abrams, Inc., 1983. Undetermined. fine. 2nd Edition. 328pp. Folio. Illustrated with colour and black and white photos, paintings and drawings (including frontispiece and folding plates). Original red cloth with gilt lettering on spine. Illustrated dust jacket, unclipped; small closed tear to foot. A bright, clean copy; textblock tight. Due to the weight of this book exta postage is required, please inquire. fine Artist's monograph. Norman Rockwell and his art remain iconic in the perception of mid-twentieth century America. His work, often wry and comic, portrays average America; one of boxing matches, soda shops and the embarassment of youth. A chronological record of his work, with commentary. Beautifully illustrated. 1983
Reviews
On Nov 24 2007, SDENNEY said:
More than 600 of Rockwell's best illustrations. 2, 3, & 4 page foldouts in full color.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Aquila Books
(CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 117232
- Title
- Norman Rockwell. Artist and Illustrator.
- Author
- Buechner, Thomas S
- Format/Binding
- Undetermined
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0810980517
- ISBN 13
- 9780810980518
- Publisher
- Abradale Press/Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1983
- Keywords
- American Art|Norman Rockwell|Americana|Graphic Arts|Illustration|Illustrators|Magazine Illustration|Painting
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About the Seller
Aquila Books
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Calgary, Alberta
About Aquila Books
Aquila Books specializes in books dealing with Polar Exploration, Western Canadiana, Mountaineering, the Canadian Pacific Railway, Early Voyages as well as many other areas. We also deal in antique maps and prints, historic photos, autograph letters, postcards, antique scientific instruments and antique bookcases. Please contact us if you have any questions.
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- Spine
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- Gilt
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- Folio
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- Fine
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- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Cloth
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- Jacket
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