The History of Surrealist Painting
by Marcel Jean
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1960. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good. 9.5" by 8.5". Not Stated . The first English edition of this history of surrealist painting by Marcel Jean, an excellent copy in its pop up dust wrapper. The first edition of this volume narrating the creative history of surrealism, from its earlier precursors to its present day. With details on its struggles, periodicals, friendships and feuds, ideas, and political adventures. First published in French in 1959, this first English edition was translated by Simon Watson Taylor. Surrealism developed in Europe after World War I, with artists depicting unnerving, illogical scenes and developed techniques to allow the unconscious to express itself. Among the pioneers of this movement we can find Salvador Dali, Pablo Picasso, Frida Kahlo, Max Ernst, and many others. Illustrated with numerous plates in text, thirty-five in colour. In an attractive pop-up dust wrapper, unclipped. In the original publisher's full cloth binding. Externally lovely with only minor shelf wear and some minor marking to the rear bard. The dust wrapper is sound with some shelf wear and a minor chipping and closed tear. Internally, generally firmly bound, with some slightly tender hinges to the rear. The pages are bright and clean. Illustrated with numerous plates in text, thirty-five in colour. Near Fine
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Details
- Bookseller
- Rooke Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 788A62
- Title
- The History of Surrealist Painting
- Author
- Marcel Jean
- Illustrator
- Not Stated
- Format/Binding
- Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Weidenfeld & Nicolson
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1960
- Size
- 9.5" by 8.5"
- Keywords
- popup surrealism art surrealism
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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