Motif: A Journal of the Visual Arts. Issue No. 1

Ruari McLean [ed]; James Mosley; Edward Ardizzone; Laurie Lee; et al.

Published by Shenval Press Ltd, London, 1958

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The first issue of the 'Motif' journal of the visual arts, with interesting articles on art and design, with contributions from the likes of Laurie Lee and Edward Ardizzone. The first edition.Issue No. 1, November 1958 of 'Motif: A Journal of the Visual Arts'.Illustrated throughout with full page and vignette monochrome and full colour illustrations.The first volume of this periodical celebrating the visual arts, edited by Ruari McLean. The journal ran from 1958 to 1967, and covered subjects on art, typography, design and more. This volume features contributions such as an article on the sculptures and drawings of Elisabeth Frink written by the noted Laurie Lee, a series of exclusive drawings on Brighton by Lynton Lamb, and an article by the prolific artist, Edward Ardizzone. In the publisher's original pictorial hardback. Externally, very smart with sunning to the spine and extremities, and slight rubbing to the extremities. Internally firmly bound with clean and generally bright pages with only minimal age toning to the extremities. Very Good Indeed.

Seller Inventory # 944Z37

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Motif: A Journal of the Visual Arts. Issue No. 1
• Publisher: Shenval Press Ltd, London
• Publication Date: 1958
• Binding: Hardback
• Illustrator: Elisabeth Frink; Jean Lurcat; Lynton Lamb; et al.
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Art