Devils, Monsters and Nightmares: An Introduction to the Grotesque and Fantastic in Art

Language: English

Published by Abelard-Schuman, New York/London/Toronto, 1964

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Seller: Gargoyle Books, IOBA, La Mesa, CA, U.S.A.Gargoyle Books, IOBA

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Broad overview of representations of Hell, death, witches, terror, monsters, & Satan himself in the fantastic works of artists throughout history. In 304 pages, with Selected Bibliography in rear, lavishly illustrated in black-&-white throughout text. A FIRST EDITION, First Printing from 1964, this oversize hardcover (8.75" x 11.25") has brown cloth-covered boards lettered in (faded) gilt to spine. Condition is Near Fine: extremely clean with mild offsetting/toning to endpapers, interior pages creamy white & completely unmarked, with light tanning. Binding is strong & straight, hinges secure. Just a hint of fading along top edges. The unclipped DJ is also Near Fine, with very mild, random rubbing to extremities; nicely protected in new clear mylar cover free! Our photos depict the exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have! Same day shipping if ordered by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next day. SORRY: book is too large for expedited domestic or any international shipping without preapproval of extra postage (at least double per USPS rates). ART. …

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Title
Devils, Monsters and Nightmares: An Introduction to the Grotesque and Fantastic in Art
Author
Daniel, Howard
Publisher
Abelard-Schuman, New York/London/Toronto
Publication year
1964
Condition
Near Fine
Dust jacket
Near Fine
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
Edition
First Edition First Printing
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