Safer John (22 results)

Condition: As New. Like New condition. A near perfect copy that may have very minor cosmetic defects.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Unmarked but for owner's gift inscription on title page trade paperback.

Hardcover with price-clipped dustjacket, 164 pages; very good condition; clean and crisp; inscribed and signed by John Safer on first page; no other internal marks. Foreign shipping may be extra for this item.

Condition: Good. Good condition. Paperback edition. (sculpture, exhibition catalogs) A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains.

0 Good. moderate shelfwear, ex-museum stamp to blank flyleaf.

First Edition. First edition. Hardcover. Features a short introductory text by Gerald Nordlands and a long essay by Frank Getlein. Includes numerous color illustrations. A fine copy in cloth boards. Signed by Safer. Signed.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. H/C. ExCat. Signed by Safer.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. [16]pp stapled catalogue showing 7 bronzes in color; photo of artist. Lightly soiled and rubbed.

Condition: Fair. 10 pp., Paperback, faint staining and rippling to covers and fore edge, a reading copy only. - If you are reading this, this item is actually (physically) in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country. …

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Oversized hardcover with translucent DJ. Tan cloth binding with gold lettering on cover and spine in good condition, with some wear and discoloration from age on covers and spine. Translucent DJ in very good condition Some discoloration present on front and back end-papers and free end-papers. Some slight foxing on pages prior to title page. 48 pages. Copyright page dated 1982. Contains color photographs of the artworks of John Safer on almost every page. Inscribed by both the artist and the author, John Safer and Frank Getlein respectively, in blue ink on page prior to title page. Binding good and tight. Pages clean and square. Since this is an oversized book, extra shipping is required for international and priority shipping. Signed by Author(s).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First edition, hardcover, inscribed by Safer, the book has a mild skew to the binding, mild wear to the spine ends and cover corners, and a hint of sunning to the spine. Otherwise, this is a solid, tight, Very Good+ copy in a Very Good plain protective jacket, which has moderate rubbing to the covers, and light bumps to the spine ends and corners. Inscribed by Artist.…

Softcover, staple-bound, 24 pages; very good condition; light rubbing to covers; no internal marks. Foreign shipping may be extra.

Stapled wraps. Condition: Very Good-. White wraps lightly soiled and/or toned. Slightly scuffed and thumbed. International shipping billed at cost. Photos upon request.; Interior clean and bright. Incribed and signed by John Safer.; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; Signed by Artist.

Hardcover. First Edition; First Printing. Very Good in a Very Good dust jacket. 1/2 inch tear to spine crown. First Edition stated.; Folio - over 12" - 15" tall.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Oversized hardcover with DJ. White cloth over boards with gold lettering. Covers have light spotting; binding tight and square. Color pictorial DJ has light spotting, mostly visible on white back of DJ and spine. No date on title page. Copyright page dated 1991. 163 pages profusely illustrated with color photographs. Pages clean throughout. Boldly signed by John Safer to Thomas Lovejoy in green ink on half title page. A very nice signed copy. This book is from the collection of Thomas Lovejoy. Dr. Lovejoy was an influential ecologist, field biologist, and activist; former head of the Amazon Biodiversity Center, World Wildlife Fund, and advisor to the United Nations and Smithsonian Institution. He is credited with introducing the term biological diversity to the mainstream environmental movement. In addition, he was a passionate collector of books on the natural world. He died in 2021 and we are very excited to present a selection of his books. Please browse the entire catalogue here on ABE or contact us for instructions on how to get to it. Signed by Author(s).…

Condition: Good. 4to. [20 pp.] Soft Cover. Very Good. Smudges on covers. Staple binding. Mostly Color Plates.Provenance: From the estate of Gerald Nordland (1927-2019). Nordland was a museum director, art critic, educator and author.Dean of the Chouinard Art Institute (1960-64), Director of the San Francisco Museum of Art (now SFMoMA) (1966-73), Milwaukee Art Museum (1977-85), and the UCLA Wight Art Gallery (1973-1977). He is the author of over 60 publications, including books on Lachaise, Nakian, Diebenkorn and Frank Lloyd Wright.…

Condition: Good. 4to. [12 pp.] Soft Cover. Very Good. Some fading on back cover. Staple binding. Color Plates.Provenance: From the estate of Gerald Nordland (1927-2019). Nordland was a museum director, art critic, educator and author.Dean of the Chouinard Art Institute (1960-64), Director of the San Francisco Museum of Art (now SFMoMA) (1966-73), Milwaukee Art Museum (1977-85), and the UCLA Wight Art Gallery (1973-1977). He is the author of over 60 publications, including books on Lachaise, Nakian, Diebenkorn and Frank Lloyd Wright.…

Condition: Good. Hardcover 4to., clothbound, with dust jacket. 48 pp. Signed and inscribed by artist on front matter. Ill. Pages exhibit minor soiling; else VG.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good. The format is approximately 9.25 inches by 12.25 inches. 163, [1] pages. Frontispiece is in color. List of color plates. Exhibition brochure laid in. This includes a hand written note [not from Safer] to Walt--believed to be Walter J. Boyne! Reflections of the Artist by John Safer. A Note from the Photographer by David Finn. Introduction by Douglas Lewis [curator of sculpture, National Gallery of Art]. John Safer: The Sculptor in Context by Walter J. Boyne [An Analogy, Trophies; Facets and Flames; A Smile from Kelly Johnson; Limits of Infinity; Of Time and Space; A Final Thought, and Biographical Note. Exhibitions History. Index. John H. Safer (September 6, 1922 December 7, 2018) was an American sculptor. Safer's varied career spanned work in theater lighting, television, real estate, politics and banking. Safer was best known for his monumental sculptures. These include award sculptures for the National Air and Space Museum, the PGA Tour, the Lombardi Cancer Center, and the Shakespeare Guild. Safer's works stand in museums, galleries and embassies throughout the world. In 1972 and in 1989 the U.S. Department of State sent a group of Safer sculptures abroad to be exhibited as examples of America's finest art. Walter J. Boyne (February 2, 1929 January 9, 2020) was a United States Air Force officer, Command Pilot, combat veteran, aviation historian, and author of more than 50 books and over 1,000 magazine articles. He was a director of the National Air and Space Museum of the Smithsonian Institution and a Chairman of the National Aeronautic Association. This book "Showcases the work of American sculptor John Safer, whose pieces reflect his love of aviation and space technology, following his stylistic evolution from constructivist compositions to biomorphic abstractions and his current monumental works." - Publisher Environmental sculpture is sculpture that creates or alters the environment for the viewer, as opposed to presenting itself figurally or monumentally before the viewer. A frequent trait of larger environmental sculptures is that one can actually enter or pass through the sculpture and be partially or completely surrounded by it. Also, in the same spirit, it may be designed to generate shadows or reflections, or to color the light in the surrounding area. Julia M. Bush emphasizes the nonfigurative aspect of such works: "Environmental sculpture is never made to work at exactly human scale, but is sufficiently larger or smaller than scale to avoid confusion with the human image in the eyes of the viewer." Ukrainian-born American sculptor Louise Nevelson is a pioneer of environmental sculpture in this sense. Busch (p. 27) also places the sculptures of Jane Frank, as well as some works by Tony Smith and David Smith, in this category. Some environmental sculpture so encompasses the observer that it verges on architecture. John Safer, George Segal, Duane Hanson, Edward Kienholz, Robert Smithson, Christo, and Michael Heizer are well known practitioners of the genre, although Segal and Hanson's work is figural. Many figurative works of George Segal, for example, do qualify as environmental, in thatinstead of being displayed on a pedestal as presentations to be gazed uponthey occupy and perturb the setting in which they are placed. A well known instance of this is the pair of Segal figures that sit on and stand next to one of the public benches in New York City's Sheridan Square; anyone can sit amongst them. First Edition [stated], presumed first printing. John Safer and David Finn (Photographer) (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: As New.

Condition: Good. 4to. [20 pp.] Soft Cover. Very Good. Smudges on covers. Signed copy. Exhibition opening invitation insert. Staple binding. Mostly Color Plates.Provenance: From the estate of Gerald Nordland (1927-2019). Nordland was a museum director, art critic, educator and author.Dean of the Chouinard Art Institute (1960-64), Director of the San Francisco Museum of Art (now SFMoMA) (1966-73), Milwaukee Art Museum (1977-85), and the UCLA Wight Art Gallery (1973-1977). He is the author of over 60 publications, including books on Lachaise, Nakian, Diebenkorn and Frank Lloyd Wright.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: Italian. Language: Italian. 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 1970. 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: - Italian, Pages:- 137, 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. 137 137.…