New York: Universe Books, 1982. Appears unread. Fine condition in a Near Fine dust jacket (only a little rubbed). NO chips. NO tears. NO creases. NOT price clipped ($25.00). Bright, shiny, clean, square, and tight. Sharp corners. NOT a library discard. NO owner's name or bookplate. NO remainder mark. Fresh and crisp -- apparently never read. This study of the life and work of Eric Gill is well illustrated with 116 examples of his "wood and copper engravings, stone cutting, sculptures in stone and wood, typography, and for the first time, some of his erotic drawings." Bibliographical references. Index. Bound in the original green boards, stamped in shiny gold on the spine. From the Dust Jacket: "Eric Gill (1882-1940) was an extraordinarily prolific artist. Best remembered today for his typefaces: Gill Sans, Perpetua, Joanna, and for his work for the Golden Cockerell Press, his achievements ranged far wider. He trained in an architect's office, and began his career as a stone-cutter (his gravestones and war memorials are scattered all over England)... He was a sculptor in stone and wood -- 'Prospero and Ariel' on Broadcasting House and the Stations of the Cross in Westminster Cathedral are his work... The book attempts to draw together all the separate threads of the whole range of Gill's work...". Second printing. Hardcover. Fine condition/Near Fine dust jacket. 304pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

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Bookseller: About Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 018257
Title: Eric Gill, Man of Flesh and Spirit
Author: Yorke, Malcolm
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine condition
Jacket Condition: Near Fine dust jacket
Edition: Second printing
ISBN 10: 0876633874
ISBN 13: 9780876633878
Publisher: Universe Books
Place of Publication: New York
Date Published: 1982
Bookseller catalogs: Art / Fine Arts / Arts & Crafts;
Size: 304pp

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