Michael Fagan Fine Art & Rare Books
81 Waban Park
Newton, MA, U.S.A.
02458
+1 6176419032
Joined 25 May 1998
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Specializing in early modern art, modernist culture and the avant-gardes in Central and Eastern Europe, and Japan. Member ABAA & ILAB.
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Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Poland, Yugoslavia
Art, architecture, photography, design, illustrated books and literature 1914-1945. This period saw an unprecedented ferment and outflow of new ideas, perceptions, questions and values. While the overwhelming dynamic was towards an international culture and social renewal, for many of these countries it was also a means to express national identity for the first time, liberated from (or shaking off) the traditional norms of prewar societies. The new art in most cases was not known beyond the national borders. Historical developments would soon make international exposure and circulation impossible, as these countries came under increasingly conservative governments and finally eclipsed by Nazism, war and four decades of communism.
During this time, these works were proscribed, suppressed and often destroyed. Thus a good deal of the avant-garde from this era is quite scarce.
Please inquire about art work and photography available but not listed on this site.
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Brilliant, eccentric lone Czech genius
Josef Vachal (1883-1968), the Czech William Blake, was a visionary book artist and author. In addition to books he authored, illustrated and often published himself, we also have individual color woodcuts from his various productions, which he produced for separate distribution. All Vachal works are rare, and many are extraordinary, original (sometimes zany!) contributions to the visionary and critical traditions of art and spirituality.
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Terms of Sale
All books are first editions and in very good antiquarian condition unless otherwise noted. Abbreviations: VG=very good; DJ=dust jacket, noted when extant; wrs=wrappers, cl=cloth, bds=boards. nd=no date, np=no publisher. Standard book sizes noted. All dust wrappers are wrapped in acetate whenever practicable. Terms: cash with order. Libraries and institutions may be billed. Massachusetts residents please add 5% sales tax. Massachusetts dealers, please submit resale # to avoid tax. Shipping: by U...
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Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. Please note: on orders that are shipped abroad, when the sale price exceeds US$250 the parcel will be sent by registered mail. If the weight of such parcel exceeds four lbs, we will advise you on other shipping options. These charges will be added on to the standard rates.