THE BOOK ILLUSTRATION OF GEORGE CRUIKSHANK
First edition of the author's third art monograph, reproducing Cruikshank's illustrations of Dickens, Ainsworth, Sterne, Smollett, and others, with extensive commentary and context.
First edition of the author's third art monograph, reproducing Cruikshank's illustrations of Dickens, Ainsworth, Sterne, Smollett, and others, with extensive commentary and context.
Limited first edition catalogue of the spectacularly influential collaborative art exhibition on the theme of modern ways of living, held at the Whitechapel Art Gallery in 1956, designed by Edward Wright and edited by curator Theo Crosby.
First US edition of this epic overview of 1870s London, with a focus on the squalor and poor working conditions of the city's poor — executed by Doré in his signature dramatic style.
Signed first printing of this collection of interviews with Japanese "Living National Treasures" who practice traditional arts – illustrated with photographs of objects and diagrams by Michael Foreman.
First printing of this history of various artforms in Nigeria, including beadwork, brass work, carving, pottery, and weaving – illustrated with photographs of objects and diagrams by Michael Foreman.
Scarce catalogue of Freud's work from the late 1950s and early 1960s, reproducing 14 of the 24 oil paintings exhibited.
First edition of this heavily illustrated selected of Peake's poems, excerpted novels, articles, and previously unpublished works and fragments, co-edited and with a biographical introduction by sculptor and writer Gilmore, Peake's widow.
First printing of this collection of cool coiffures from one of the world's most famous stylists, showing off the styles that defined his early career.
Beautiful first edition of this interior design classic, with Hicks's ownership inscription.
Catalogue of an important exhibition by a group of student artists at Goldsmiths College later identified as the Young British Artists, organized and curated by provocateur Damien Hirst.
Limited edition catalogue for the first of two highly influential group exhibitions curated in 1990 by Young British Artists Hirst, Sellman, and Freedman.
Scarce limited edition catalogue of the second of two highly influential warehouse exhibitions organized by Damien Hirst in 1990.
First printing of this enormous and beautifully illustrated catalogue of an exhibition on 200 years of the British artistic tradition, with critical essays by John Gage and Timothy Hyman.
First printing of this collection of portraits of James Joyce, from the iconic to more obscure vernacular photos.
Uncommon catalogue of the Saatchi Gallery exhibition that gave the YBAs their name, following on the influential 1990 warehouse shows that first brought Hirst and his peers to the attention of Charles Saatchi and the wider art world.
Limited first edition of this substantial reference guide to English and French book illustrations of the 18th century.
Uncommon early twentieth century catalogue of Cruikshank's original works and illustrated books offered by Robert Dodd, dealer and head of Dodd, Mead's rare book department.
Signed limited edition, with two signed and numbered prints, of this "third revised edition" (fourth overall) of one of the most famous artist's books of the last fifty years.
First edition of this classic study of Maori tattooing, profusely illustrated with photographs and Robley's own drawings.
First printing of this catalogue of the landmark exhibition of the works of print artist and Royal Academician William Strang – scarce in hardcover format.
First edition of this valuable resource on Bacon, inscribed by the artist to the pioneering director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas Hoving.
Two original albums of photographs of young punks, personally assembled by photographer Blake Wood for his friend Amy Winehouse.