The Drawings Of Heinrich Kley (1961 first edition)
by Kley, Heinrich
- Used
- Very Good
- Paperback
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No
- ISBN 10
- 0486200248
- ISBN 13
- 9780486200248
- Seller
-
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
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About This Item
Dover Books, 1961. softcover. Very Good/No . 8x11. This is a new unabridged edition of the two sketchbooks by Heinrich Kley, one of the greatest cartoonists and social satirists of modern times. Kley's drawings combine savage humor that cuts to the bone with unbelievably brilliant draughtsmanship. Several of these sketches have been reprinted time and again, and probably everyone has seen at least one. But until now the main body of Kley's work has been almost completely unavailable, and it has been impossible to savor the full richness of his mocking irony.First published in Munich in 1909 and 1910, Kley's sketches reflected the growing tensions of the twentieth century and the strong undercurrent of disillusionment that Europe was prey to. His frantic, posturing, iconoclastic brainchildren lash mercilessly at bureaucracy, militarism, false Gem tlichkeit, the eccentricities of reformer, the ballast of majesty, and many more facets of a weary civilization. Anyone interested in caustic social satire will find that these vivid, unforgettable cartoons are still among the most enjoyable and pungent examples of this art. Kley's bizarre hybrid and bestial forms (in the long tradition of European visionary fantasy exemplified by Hieronymus Bosch, the elder Breughel, and Goya) give them far more depth and levels of meaning than other works in the genre.Kley's imaginative universe and strongly individual style have often been imitated by later artists, but none has captured his acid depths. His nervous line quality and extraordinary technique are still inspirations for artists and cartoonists who want to learn how to draw line figures that practically leap off the page.A new introduction, specially written for this edition, gathers together the available information on Kley's life and training, the formative elements in the present sketches, and the other facets of his art. Age toning. Moderate wear to cover. Penciled price sticker on front. Possible sticker residue on back. Otherwise in excellent condition. Binding tight. No reader crease. Previous owner's embossed ex libris on first page.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Mustang (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 1093-R
- Title
- The Drawings Of Heinrich Kley (1961 first edition)
- Author
- Kley, Heinrich
- Format/Binding
- Softcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No
- Binding
- Paperback
- ISBN 10
- 0486200248
- ISBN 13
- 9780486200248
- Publisher
- Dover Books
- Place of Publication
- Mineola, New York, U.s.a.
- Date Published
- 1961
- Pages
- 128
- Size
- 8x11
- Keywords
- art, kley, drawings, 1961 first edition
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art and Photography;
- X weight
- kg
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About the Seller
Mustang
Biblio member since 2024
Peterborough, Ontario
About Mustang
Lifelong book collector and once owner of Marginal Distribution, Canada's most quirky book distribution company. I am downsizing and clearing out some rare, out of print and unique titles and ephemera.
My goal is not to make scads of cash, but to get these books into the hands of those who will enjoy them.
Please send an email if you have questions.
My goal is not to make scads of cash, but to get these books into the hands of those who will enjoy them.
Please send an email if you have questions.