In 1999, Canadian Painter Robert Genn started emailing personally addressed letters to some of his friends. One by one, in the viral nature that is the Internet, these letters were copied, shared and generally ped around. Gradually at first, Robert's list grew until tens of thousands now go out in nanoseconds from a state-of-the-art dedicated server to creatively-minded people in 115 countries. These totally letters trace Robert's artistic pursuits, his wide range of interests, the struggles of his profession, and his remarkable travels. They also inform, inspire, motivate and give tangible meaning to Robert's abiding faith in the Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Artists. Here, between these covers, is the collection so far, with all its lumps and bumps, high points and low. These letters have been opened with anticipation and joy. Here they are, all of them, for the first time in one place.
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Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Condition: Very Good. Robert Genn (illustrator). Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. Seller Inventory # 15955238-75
Seller: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, U.S.A.
Condition: very_good. Robert Genn (illustrator). Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZBV.0978467310.VG
Seller: J. W. Mah, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Robert Genn (illustrator). 1st. (CAD) Stated first printing. No markings, Fine in about Fine dust jacket with light scuff mark to rear panel. Red boards, xii, 947pp, ribbon marker . There is a lot of material in this bookand one has to search through it to find all the gems of commentary on art, painting and artists. The pages are organized in double columns. No illus. Genn is a west coast Canadian painter best known for his landscapes in the traditional style. A heavy book. (3.5 JM HOJ 301/2 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Seller Inventory # 06540
Seller: B-Line Books, Amherst, NS, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Robert Genn (illustrator). First Edition. Tight square clean book in red cloth; in bright glossy dust jacket. About new but for inscription to page facing copyright page, with signature that appears to be book related.; 9.1 X 6.0 X 2.3 inches; 947 pages. Seller Inventory # 66625
Seller: Ainsworth Books ( IOBA), Chilliwack, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Robert Genn (illustrator). First Edition; First Printing. Signed by Author; Only slight wear; Inscribed by Robert Genn on title page, satin bookmark bound in, dustjacket in Mylar, unclipped.; 9.1 X 6.0 X 2.3 inches; 947 pages; "In 1999, Canadian Painter Robert Genn started emailing personally addressed letters to some of his friends. One by one, in the viral nature that is the Internet, these letters were copied, shared and generally passed around. Gradually at first, Robert's list grew until tens of thousands now go out in nanoseconds from a state-of-the-art dedicated server to creatively-minded people in 115 countries. These totally free letters trace Robert's artistic pursuits, his wide range of interests, the struggles of his profession, and his remarkable travels. They also inform, inspire, motivate and give tangible meaning to Robert's abiding faith in the Brotherhood and Sisterhood of Artists. Here, between these covers, is the collection so far, with all its lumps and bumps, high points and low. These letters have been opened with anticipation and joy. Here they are, all of them, for the first time in one place." Unfortunately these letters are finished now. Robert Genn passed away in May 2014, his artistic genius passed away with him at age 78. Seller Inventory # 19134
Seller: Renaissance Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Robert Genn (illustrator). First Printing of the First Edition. Fine, unread copy. As new. 947 pages. This is one of the less common, unsigned copies. Seller Inventory # 14916
Seller: Taos Books, Santa Fe, NM, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Like New. Robert Genn (illustrator). First Edition. Inscribed to a named person (first name only) with a brief note and then sign by Robert Genn on title page in dark blue ink, looks new possibly unread, with attached bookmark ribbon, tight clean unmarked with bright white pages, boards likewise new looking & undamaged, dust jacket NOT price-clipped, stated First Printing, gift quality, Fine/Near Fine. Signed. Seller Inventory # 38158
Seller: J. W. Mah, Burnaby, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. Robert Genn (illustrator). 1st. (CAD) Stated first printing. SIGNED BY AUTHOR to the title page, no other markings, Fine in Fine dust jacket. Red boards, xii, 947pp, ribbon marker . There is a lot of material in this bookand one has to search through it to find all the gems of commentary on art, painting and artists. The pages are organized in double columns. No illus. Genn is a west coast Canadian painter best known for his landscapes in the traditional style. (3.5 JM LVR 205/a4 Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾". Signed by Author. Seller Inventory # 06990
Seller: Frabjous Books, Calgary, AB, Canada
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Robert Genn (illustrator). xii, 947 pp. These "letters trace Robert's artistic pursuits, his wide range of interests, the struggles of his profession, and his remarkable travels." Inscribed by Genn on the title page. Red cloth with blue spine lettering. Sewn in ribbon marker. DJ has some light shelf wear. This book weighs 1.5 kg, extra postage may be requested. Inscribed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # 020938
Seller: GoldBooks, Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: new. Robert Genn (illustrator). New Copy. Customer Service Guaranteed. Seller Inventory # 84L44_53_0978467310