1975 Maxfield Parrish Coy Ludwig Illustrated Art Book Hardcover Dust Jacket
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Maxfield Parrish by Coy Ludwig is an illustrated study of the American painter and illustrator celebrated for his luminous landscapes, rich blues, and imaginative scenes. It explores the artwork and methods behind his distinctive style, offering an appealing reference for illustration collectors, artists, and admirers of fantasy art.
The book covers Parrish’s book and magazine illustrations, advertisements, posters, paintings, and murals. A discussion of his working methods examines his materials, glazing techniques, and use of photography. Includes 64 full-color plates and over 100 black-and-white illustrations, together with a catalog of selected works, chronology, bibliography, and index.
Published by Watson-Guptill Publications, New York. First published in 1973; this copy is explicitly identified as the third printing, 1975. Hardcover bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering and yellow endpapers, with the illustrated dust jacket. ISBN: 0-8230-3897-1.
Condition: Good book in a Fair dust jacket. Boards show light wear and scattered marks, with age toning to the page edges. Previous owner’s name and contact information are handwritten on the front pastedown. A small puncture/tear is visible in the lower inner margin of one photographed illustrated leaf. The photographed illustrations retain strong color. Dust jacket has considerable rubbing, creasing, edge tears, and chipping, including larger tears near the lower spine and a conspicuous area of surface loss on the front panel. Please review the photographs for condition details.
SKU D-11
1975 Maxfield Parrish Coy Ludwig Illustrated Art Book Hardcover Dust Jacket
$45.00
The book covers Parrish’s book and magazine illustrations, advertisements, posters, paintings, and murals. A discussion of his working methods examines his materials, glazing techniques, and use of photography. Includes 64 full-color plates and over 100 black-and-white illustrations, together with a catalog of selected works, chronology, bibliography, and index.
Published by Watson-Guptill Publications, New York. First published in 1973; this copy is explicitly identified as the third printing, 1975. Hardcover bound in blue cloth with gilt lettering and yellow endpapers, with the illustrated dust jacket. ISBN: 0-8230-3897-1.
Condition: Good book in a Fair dust jacket. Boards show light wear and scattered marks, with age toning to the page edges. Previous owner’s name and contact information are handwritten on the front pastedown. A small puncture/tear is visible in the lower inner margin of one photographed illustrated leaf. The photographed illustrations retain strong color. Dust jacket has considerable rubbing, creasing, edge tears, and chipping, including larger tears near the lower spine and a conspicuous area of surface loss on the front panel. Please review the photographs for condition details.
SKU D-11