Catalogue of an Exhibition of Drawings and Models For Hamlet: Macbeth the Vikings: and Other Plays

Edward Gordon Craig

Published by City of Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester, 1912

About this Item

The first edition of this scarce theatre catalogue by Edward Gordon Craig, the presentation copy of the author's son, Edward Carrick. Illustrated throughout. The first edition of this work.A scarce workThe presentation copy of the author's son, inscribed by Edward Anthony Craig to Allen Freer to the head of the title page. With a letter from Craig to Freer loosely inserted. The letter runs to four pages, and is dated the 6th May 1978.Edward Anthony Craig, also known as Edward Carrick, was the song of Edward Gordon Craig and his violinist lover, Elena Fortuna Meo. Carrick's grandmother was the renowned actress Ellen Terry. He changed his surname to distance himself from his father, who had the reputation of being tyrannical and controlling. Despite this, Carrick followed in his father's artistic footprint, becoming an art designer for filmA concise catalogue of different designs for Hamlet and Macbeth, an interesting look into the life of the theatre, and how plays are brought to life.Illustrated with nine plates. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. A few minor marks and spots to the wraps. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Presentation inscription to the title page. Very Good Indeed.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Catalogue of an Exhibition of Drawings and Models For Hamlet: Macbeth the Vikings: and Other Plays
• Publisher: City of Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester
• Publication Date: 1912
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good Indeed
• Signed: signed by author
• Book Type: book
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