TRIPTYCH: THREE STUDIES AFTER FRANCIS BACON - Rare Fine Copy of The First Hardcover Edition/First Printing

Language: English

Published by Nottinghill Editions, London, England, 2013

1907903585 / 9781907903588

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1st Printing. 113 pages. Published in 2013. Collection of essays on subject. One of Jonathan Littell's finest achievements. The first and only edition. Published in a tiny print run as a hardcover original only. Without DJ, as issued. Presents Jonathan Littell's "Triptych: Three Studies After Francis Bacon". Three exquisite, masterly essays on possibly the greatest British portrait painter - and one of the iconic figures of Modern Art. "Jonathan Littell, the author of the controversial novel, 'The Kindly Ones', helps us to understand what we experience when we stand before a Bacon painting. A populist art critic in the tradition of Robert Hughes and Simon Schama, Littell reveals the life behind the art: Bacon's Irish childhood, his obsession with Velazquez, and the catastrophe of his lover George Dyer's suicide, inspiring his most famous triptych. Always in the background is the author himself: Haunting a Bacon Exhibition at the Prado, tracking down Bacon's sources, sitting in a cafe and thinking about how we see. In this gem-like meditation on one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century, Littell has made art criticism a living story" (Publisher's blurb). An absolute "must-have" title for Francis Bacon and Jonathan Littell collectors. This title is a great collection. This is one of very few copies of the First Hardcover Edition/First Printing still available online and is in especially fine condition: Clean, crisp, and bright. Please note: Copies available online have serious flaws ("Very Good"). This is surely an accessible and lovely alternative. A rare copy thus. One of the best books on the art and achievement of the greatest British painter of the 20th century. A fine copy. ISBN 1907903585.…

Title
TRIPTYCH: THREE STUDIES AFTER FRANCIS BACON - Rare Fine Copy of The First Hardcover Edition/First Printing
Author
Bacon, Francis (Artist/Subject) & Littell, Jonathan (Author)
Publisher
Nottinghill Editions, London, England
Publication year
2013
Condition
Fine
Dust jacket
None, As Issued
Signed
no
Binding
Hardcover
Language
English
ISBN 10
1907903585
ISBN 13
9781907903588
Edition
1st Edition.
Printing
1st Printing

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Modern Rare is exclusively an online bookstore. Email is usually the best way to reach us: modernrarenow@gmail.com We will respond to your email query within 24 hours. We are exclusively an online bookstore because we believe this is the best way to satisfy our customers' expectations. Unlike an open bookstore, where books are routinely handled and may deteriorate, we guarantee the condition of our books as described. We specialize in modern firsts, photography, the arts, and a little bit of erotica. You will also find a fine selection of signed copies, Limited Editions, and collectible items because our ultimate goal is to deepen the pleasure of collecting books. We carry titles that we ourselves like and believe in - books that we think will excite, enchant, and endure. Please note: Payment needs to be made directly through ABEBooks. If you wish to make any other payment arrangement, please get in touch with us before placing your order. For example, Paypal can only be processed through a direct sale because ABEBooks does NOT accept Paypal payments, NO exceptions. Thank you and happy collecting!…

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