Foreword by Herbert Read (17 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. xv, 144 pages, illustrations; 21 cm. Translation of: Die Kunst in unserer Zeit: Versuch einer Deutung. Good+. Tight, clean copy. A little handling wear to the spine. A good reading copy for the thrifty scholar. Size: 8vo.

4th printing. Light dust soiling on covers otherwise a clean, unmarked very good paperback book in decorative wrappers (soft cover book).

Hardcover. Condition: Good +. Dust Jacket Condition: Good +. Third Printing. Moderate wear; smells musty; an adequate readable copy. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. First Edition. Black cloth covers with gold lettering on spine-the book is in good plus condition with some smudging and wear to the covers and soiling to the page edges. The is some browning and spotting to some of the pages, but the contents are otherwise tight and clean. The dust jacket is in similar condition with a bit of wear and soiling but otherwise in good shape. All -in-all, a nice copy. ; Attractive dust jacket with black lettering and illustration of Godwin in red on front cover and on the spine, a red porcupine. Foreword is written by Herbert Read. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; x, 266 p. pages; A sympathetic look at a mostly misunderstood philosopher and writer. He was the husband of Mary Wollstonecraft, the father or Mary Shelley and father-in-law of Percy Shelley and was known more for his connections to the literary world rather than is own writings. Godwin was the founder of philosophical anarchism which proposed that government was a corrupting aspect of society, but as human knowledge expanded, would eventually become unnecessary and would disappear.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. CLEAN COPY.

Hardcover. Quarto, ix, x, xi, xiii, 230 pages. In Very Good condition. Bound in the publisher's red cloth bearing gilt lettering to the spine. Boards have mild wear including sparse, small soiling and minor wear to the edges. Text block has yellowish coloring to the edges. Previous owner's information to the front end papers. Slight offsetting to the end papers. Frontispiece. Illustrated. NOTE: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, Netdesk Column QD (ND-QD). 1381681. FP New Rockville Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as issued. 1st Edition. First printing in this format. Very slight age related toning otherwise a fine copy. Appears unread.

First Sm. Folio, cloth. 212 pp, 183 illustrations (1 in color). The book is divided into five sections, each with notes on the plates and an accompanying text by a different author: the Eastern Mediterranean (Freya Stark); the Valley of the Nile (Jean Cocteau); the Barbary Coast (Bernard Berenson); the Western Mediterranean (Rose Macaulay) and the Aegean the Ionian and the Adriatic (Stephen Spender). With maps (primarily for orientation). Very good in a dj with edge tears and chips.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. First printing of the Second Edition. This edition features the correction of a few misprints in the 1924 edition and draws attention to the 1925 publication of 'Notes on Language and Style' with the comment that it is not likely that any other material remains to be published. Slight marks to the original black cloth gilt and light spotting to the fore edge otherwise a firm clean copy. Although the date of publication is 1936 the 20 page Routledge and Kegan Paul listings for the International Library of Psychology, Philosophy and Scientific Method bound in at the rear is dated 1939.

Hard Cover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. Second Edition, bronze-stamped dark green cloth, in unclipped dust jacket, 4th printing, no markings, NOT ex-lib, binding tight pages bright & unfoxed, quiet soil & toning to jacket with slight wear & chipping to spine ends, else Fine (dj in mylar protector); 8vo; (xvi) 271pp indexed.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. A first printing of the re-issued edition, published in 1973. The first edition appeared in 1963. ***Near fine in black cloth-covered boards with gilt titles to the spine. The boards are clean and unmarked, with just some slight rubbing and creasing at the head and tail of the spine. Corners sharp. The binding is straight with no reading lean. Spine tight. Page block edges slightly foxed. Internally also near fine with some interesting gift inscriptions to the front free endpaper (please see scans). No off-setting or foxing to the interior pages. Paper stock clean. No creases or tears. ***In a very good printed dustwrapper, which has been neatly price-clipped at the bottom corner of the front flap. The dustwrapper is complete, with just very slight rubbing and surface loss at the top and tail of the spine, and small nicks to the edges. Small closed tear to the top edge of the back panel. No serious creases or tears. There is some fading to the sun-sensitive yellow colour on the spine, and some slight marks to the white ares of the dustwrapper. ***356 pages. 221mm x 145mm. ***Contents: Part One. The Innocent Eye; Part Two. A War Diary 1915-18; Part Three. The Falcon and The Dove; Part Four. A Dearth of Wild Flowers. ***'Sir Herbert Edward Read, DSO, MC (4 Dec 1893 - 12 Jun 1968) was an English art historian, poet, literary critic and philosopher, best known for numerous books on art, which included influential volumes on the role of art in education. Read was co-founder of the Institute of Contemporary Arts. As well as being a prominent English anarchist, he was one of the earliest English writers to take notice of existentialism. He was co-editor with Michael Fordham and Gerhard Adler of the British edition in English of The Collected Works of C. G. Jung.' (Wiki) ***'Sir Herbert Read wrote no formal autobiography despite his long and prodigiously varied life as much-decorated soldier, art historian, critic, poet, novelist and key figure for nearly half a century in the cultural life of America and England. "The Contrary Experience", perhaps because it is so unconventional in form, is all the more fascinating as the totally candid self-portrait of a great man. "The Innocent Eye" describes his boyhod on a Yorkshire farm, "A War Diary", written during the First World war, describes his life in action and between periods of action, and the reading and thinking of a young infantry officer striving to keep in touch with the world of art and the intellect. "The Falcon and The Dove" is a marvellous recapitulation of an extraordinarily full life, and the final section, "A Dearth of Wild Flowers" is both an exquisite recollection in tranquility and a personal credo.' (Quote taken from the front flap of the dustwrapper) ***A new edition of the autobiography of Herbert Read - re-issued ten years after the first edition with a new personal foreword by Graham Greene. Uncommon in all editions. ***For all our books, postage is charged at cost, allowing for packaging: any shipping rates indicated on ABE are an average only: we will reduce the P & P charge where appropriate - please contact us for postal rates for heavier books and sets etc.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. This is a good copy in a worn jacket that is separated along the folds and with a big piece missing. Still it could be non existent and it has helped save the book from some wear. This copy from the collection of Doris Meltzer, gallery owner, painter, educator and author. With her ownership and stamp and with an inscription from Alva to her on the front flyleaf. Inscribed by Illustrator(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Good+. DJ has chipping small tears. ; 400 pages.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 232pp. Blue cloth w faded gilt title to spine which is worn at head. SIGNED AND INSCRIBED BY DEREK STANFORD TO IRIS BIRTWISTLE on ffep and with typed poem to separate piece of paper. Contents clean and tight with just a hint of tanning, a very nice copy. Signed by Author(s).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Reprint. Yellow boards and spine, the latter lettered in red; a 3 mm x 2 mm spot on front panel. Clipped jacket with 5 mm split on top leading corner, a similar chip to top front edge and frayed around top of soiled spine. Internally circular blind stamp on front free end paper. No other faults.

First Edition. Portrait frontispiece by Buckland Wright after B.R. Haydon End-papers and margins somewhat browned, but a nice copy in rather spotted dust-wrapper; ownership inscription and bookseller's stamp on front pastedown; bookplate.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1924. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 302, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 302 302.