Jan Keessen (3 results)

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority. Hannan, Bill (illustrator).

paperback. Condition: Very Good. NOTE: Fewer than five pages have very sporadic pen underlining. Covers have light edgewear with generally glossy surfaces; diagonal crease on front cover. Hannan, Bill (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. BOX packed with padding. First Edition, Stated First Printing, 2017. Pages: not written on, clean, bright, odor free, fine edges. Dust Jacket: See Photos! Same or next day shipping (weekdays and Saturdays)! Ships from California. ABOUT: This book received the prestigious gold medal award from the national Independent Publisher Book Awards competition in 2017 for best first book-non fiction. Armand Merizon was an Internationally renowned 20th century American painter. Lake Michigan, trains, horses, old buildings, friends, idyllic scenes, and political commentary were all fair game to be put under Armand's microscope-a tube of paint and a brush. He went from realism to abstract, not missing a beat. The book Armand Merizon: His Life and Art is a well-researched, scholarly, museum quality book that is extremely valuable as a study tool for art instructors and museums, a cultural experience in beauty for the general public, and an inspiration to people suffering with Macular Degeneration. Interspersed with over 200 high quality images of his paintings throughout his entire life, the story is filled with triumph and hope, including overcoming childhood seizures and late life macular degeneration. Muriel Zandstra began assisting the Merizon family in 1963 and kept a close friendship with them for the next 47 years. Realizing what a significant artist he was, she began documenting Armand's life in 1997 and his artistic career and spiritual journey in 2004. The book was skillfully put together by talented individuals including University of Chicago graduate Jan Keessen, University of Iowa Writers Workshop graduate Randall VanderMey, professional editor Elizabeth Stolarek, and expert art book designer, Rinck Heule. Armand Merizon (illustrator).…