U.S.A.: Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1984. 176pgs. color frontispiece. Black and white and color photographs throughout. Black Boards. gilt lettering on spine. Foxing near the inner hinges of the endpapers. otherwise fine, unmarked copy. Unclipped pictorial jacket has a couple of closed tears on upper extremities. in mylar sleeve This is a catalogue published for the exhibiton at the Brooklyn Museum, October 16, 1982-March 16, 1983. this exhibition catalog remains the definitive look at the work of Mr. James highlighting both the highs and lows of this Master. It is filled with glorious images of his work and details of his process, the latter of which was what prevented him from reaching the ultimate heights of Haute Couture, the business of Fashion, and a thriving Ready-to-Wear concern. First Edition. Hardcover. Near Fine/Very Good+. Large Quarto.

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Bookseller: The Chatham Bookseller, LLC (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 024723
Title: The Genius of Charles James
Author: Coleman, Elizabeth Ann
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine
Jacket Condition: Very Good+
Edition: First Edition
ISBN 10: 0030625882
ISBN 13: 9780030625886
Publisher: Holt, Rinehart & Winston
Place of Publication: U.S.A.
Date Published: 1984
Size: Large Quarto
Keywords: Twentieth Century Fashion Design Exhibition Catalogue

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