Erwin Hoffmann Illustrator (4 results)

Paperback. Condition: Fair.

kart. Condition: Gut. 66 S. : überw. Ill. ; 27 cm Insgesamt gutes, ordentliches Exemplar. Lediglich leichte Spuren der Zeit am Einband und Buchschnitt. Innen einwandfrei. Unten Rechts wellig und stärker beansprucht. Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 350.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Dust Jacket. Tightly bound in red pebbled leather with gold titles and flea imagery on the front cover. Shelf wear and rubbing at margins. The illustrated contents remain clean and unmarked with fine color plates. German text.

First Edition. Limited edition of this fine press fairy tale, number 368 of 500 copies illustrated by Swiss artist Felix Hoffmann (1911-1975). The story of the enduring love of an unlucky toy soldier for his paper ballerina, Hans Christian Andersen's "The Steadfast Tin Soldier" has been a rich source of inspiration for graphic and performing artists since its first publication in 1838. Hoffmann's woodcuts, with their bold geometric forms and dramatic use of layered color, represent a modern expressionistic interpretation. Text in German. A very good copy of a striking artist's book. Quarto, measuring 10.25 x 8 inches: [24], printed on double leaves. Original grey and white pictorial paper boards, blue pastedown paper spine label. Text printed in red and black, eight color woodcuts throughout text. Hand-numbered "368" at colophon. Trace of binder's glue to front hinge, head of lower joint starting. Lacking publisher's slipcase.…