Search Results: Art from Hopkins Books

Paperback published by the New Jersey State Museum to accompany the exhibit of the same name, 1983. 8-1/2" X 8-1/2", 60 pages, perfect bound. Includes 47 black & white photos and 3 color photos. Essay by Matthew Baigell. Information on each of the artworks in the exhibit, as well as a separate section of Biographical information. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cover or spine. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. Binding is tight and square. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover with dust jacket, published by Henry Holt. This is the revised 1997 edition, with an additional five essays added in by the author that were not included in the previous 1996 edition. David Slyvester is the author on major works on Moore, Magritte, and Giiacometti. In this book, Sylvester surveys the leading modern artists of the 20th century, offering a brilliant and often witty retrospective on several art movements and the leading proponents of each. This copy shows very little wear, the dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. The dust jacket has been protected with a clear, removable cover. There is a faint impression of a former price on the first blank flyleaf, written in pencil and erased. The text is clean with no writing. This volume is often used as a textbook, so many copies will have writing or highlighting on the text, but this copy does not. Sturdy blue colored boards. As is the case with all of our listings, the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory,… Read More

French language edition, published by Editions De La Martiniere, 2004. 214 pages, illustrated throughout with color photos. Heavy coated stock covers, perfect bound, 8-3/4" X 11-3/4". This copy is not a library discard, not a remainder copy, no writing, no highlighting, no former ownership marks. The binding is tight and square. This a selection of the artworks held by the Monaco National Musee Nouveau, the text is entirely in French. The book is divided into th following chapters; 'Le Territoire', 'Art Moderne', 'La Scene du Theatre de Monte Carlo', ''Des Ballets Russes a L'Avant-Garde', 'Art Contemporain'. Artists include; Claude Monet, Manfredi Nicoletti, Maurice Denis, Alexandre Alexeieff, Leon Bakst, Hugo Gross, Georges Mathieu, Gina Pane, and many others. A wonderful addition to the library of French culture! As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Oversized paperback edition, published by Universe, 1987. Published to accompany the exhibit at The National Gallery of Art in Washington DC, and the Tel Aviv Museum in Tel Aviv. 9" X 11", 192 pages. Includes Bibliography, Catalogue of the exhibit, an extensive essay by Katherine Janszky Michaelsen on his life and work. Illustrated throughout with both color and black & white photos. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cover - two slight crease marks to the spine. One spot on the fore edge about the size of a sesame seed. A small square spot on the back cover where the cover varnish was lifted when a price sticker was removed - about 1/2" square. Not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

Hardcover first edition, published by Beaux Arts Editions, 1991. An in-depth analysis of 48 American Impressionist paintings. Works by the leading artists in the movement are included; Mary Cassatt, William Merritt Chase,Childe Hassam, John Henry Twachtman, Edmund Tarbell, Robert Reid, Thomas Dewing, Philip Leslie Hale, and several more. Each artwork has a full page devoted to a full color reproduction, with a full page critical essay accompanying it. Lisa Peters was Director of Research at Spanierman Gallery, and now is Professor American Art at City College, New York. 9-1/2" X 12", 119 pages with Index and Bibliography. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Sturdy dark blue cloth covered boards, with the title imprinted on the spine and front board in gold. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. No wear to the boards, no edge wear. Not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Attached photo is of the copy we have in… Read More

Three volume set published by Chelsea House, includes the burgundy colored cloth covered slipcase. Published 1986, a first printing set. A chronological review of American artists. 820 artists are profiled, in order by their birth year with more than 1,000 color photos. There is an emphasis on both the artist's life and work and also the auction results for each artists as well, with analysis of more than 40,000 auction sales. Volume 1 covers the years 1688-1842; Volume 2 covers 1842-1874; Volume 3 concludes the set with 1874-1930. Each artists is profiled on at least one full page, along with a color photo of at least one example of their work, and a brief analysis of auction results. In addition to the artist profiles, each volume also includes several in-depth essays on relevant topics of the period covered such as; American Folk Art, Marine and Ship Portraiture, Paintings of the American West, American Impressionism, Modernism, Expressionism, Realism, African-American Art, American Artists Abroad,… Read More

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Princeton University Press, 1991. Nineteen essays by Wilmerding in which he explores the historical context of many American artists, including Winslow Homer, Fitz Hugh Lane, Thomas Eakins, George Bellows, Robert Salmon, and many others. 29 color plates, 224 illustrations. Sturdy, heavy weight cloth covered boards, sewn binding. Oblong shaped book, 10-1/2" X 9-1/2, 357 pages, with Index, Bibliography, and Notes. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. Dust jacket is intact and not price clipped. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean with a few very small age tanning spots. Also a few very minor dots of age tanning to the title page. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory. For International Buyers - because of the size of this volume, considerable added postage will be required in addition to the standard charge listed.

Large format hardcover with dust jacket. Published by the National Academy of Design. Presented are 88 works of painting and sculpture from the National Academy of Design with detailed and thorough analysis of each. Included are works from the early 19th century through the late 20th. Artists discussed include; George Bellows, William Merritt Chase, Frederic Church, Walter Cole, Edwin Dickinson, Thomas Eakins, Richard Estes, John La Farge, Samuel Morse, Winslow Homer, George Innes, Augustus Saint-Gaudens, Robert Spencer, George Symons, and several others as well. This copy shows very little wear. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped, there is one bump mark to the jacket at the middle of the turn-in on the front cover. The bump affects only the dust jacket, not the boards. Burgundy cloth covered boards, seen binding. The binding is tight and square. The text is clean the binding is tight and square. This is not a library discard, not a remainder copy. 12" x 9", 208 pages, includes… Read More

Oversized trade paperback edition, published by Arbeiderspers, 1974. A thorough examination of the work of van Rappard, now known primarily as a friend of van Gogh. 8-1/4" X 11-1/2", 154 pages with Index. This is the English language edition. Forward by Rookmaaker, with essays by Vis, Siesling, and Brouwer. Illusrated throughout with black & white and color photos of his artwork. No former owner ship marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. One scratch mark to the back cover, about 2" long, and one bump mark on the front cover - see photos. The attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by Graphic Collectible Press, 2005. Earl Oliver Hurst (1895 - 1958), was an editor at American Artist, where he provided a monthly column, 'The Hurst Page'. He also did cover art and illustrations for 'Colliers' and 'Home' magazines, and illustrations for advertising campaigns such as Jantzen, Swan soap, and Barbasol. 9" X 11-1/2", approx. 100 pages. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Sturdy black cloth covered boards, with 'Hurst' in gold on the front cover. Boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Not a remainder copy, not a library discard copy. Binding is tight and square. Edges of the text block are clean. Attached are some photos of the copy we have in our inventory.

Trade paperback edition, published by Yale University Press, 1988. A later edition. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. This is not a remainder copy, not a library discard. The edges of the text pages are clean. No creases to the cover or spine. There's a light impression on the top corner of the title page where a former price was pencilled in and then erased. Here Eco examines the development of some of the principal aesthetic theories of medieval civilization. An exploration of the relationship that existed between the theories and the practice of medieval culture. Translated from the Italian by Hugh Bredin. 131 pages with Index and Bibliography. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Oversized hardcover, published by Promontory, 1985. 9-1/2 X 10-1/4", 335 pages with index. Illutrated throughout with full color, and B&W photos of the art of the Gilcrease Institute. Artists include; John James Audubon, Alfred Bierstadt, Geogre Catlin, Thomas Moran, Frederic Remington, E.C. Ward, N.C. Wyeth, and many others. Organized by subject matter, such as; 'The Wilderness', Trappers & Traders', 'From The Hudson to the High Sierras', 'Western Characters'. This copy has the dust jacket, it is not price clipped. It does have a short closed tear at the bottom edge, about 1/2 inch long near the spine. The back board has a light stain at the bottom corner, about 1 inch long by 1/4 inch tall, appears that that corner had a drop of water on it. The text pages are not water stained though. There is also a gift dedication in blue felt tip pen ink on the title page. This is not a remainder, not a library discard. The attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First trade paperback edition, published by Chronicle Books, 1998. A state-by-state guide to the Arts and Crafts architectural style, illustrated throughout with color and b&w photos, high quality glossy coated stock text pages. Stiff cover stock with extended French flaps. 272 pages with Index. All fifty US states are included, though the epicenter of the movement was in California, so that chapter is the largest in the book. Not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. No creases to the cove or spine. The binding is tight and square. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First edition hardcover with dust jacket, published by Harvest House, 1997. A selection of twenty works from Thomas Kinkade, each accompanied by a quote from a variety of writers including; Charlotte Bronte, Princess Grace, Celia Thaxter, and Frances Hodgson Burnett. 48 pages, 9-7/8" X 8-1/2". The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. Sturdy hard cover boards, with green cloth covered spine. Cover is flat, the corners are not bumped or worn. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Edges of the text block are clean. Binding is tight and square. Not a remainder, not a library discard copy. Attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory.

First hardcover edition, with dust jacket. Published by Dustin, 1998. An in-depth review of art in California, from the Spanish explorers of the 1540's through the late 20th Century. Just a few of the hundreds of artists represented; Alexander Calder, Edward Weston, Mabel Alvarez, John Hubbard Rich, Victor Arnautoff, Charles Kassler, Richard Diebenkorn, Robert Rauschenburg, Raymond Pettibon, Roy De Forest, Edward Ruscha and many more as well. Nancy Moure was the Assistant Curator of American art at the Los Angeles County Museum. Sturdy, brick red colored cloth covered boards, sewn binding, 9-1/2" X 12-1/2". Heavy weight, coated stock paper. 560 pages, 475 color illustrations, 45 black & white illustrations. Includes Index, Monographs, and Timeline. This copy is not a remainder, not a library discard. No former ownership marks, no writing on the text pages. Top edge of the text block has a few small dots of age tanning. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped or creased. The dust jacket is… Read More

Hardcover edition with dust jacket. A collection of full color reproductions of the artwork of Dominic Man-Kit Lam, who also is a Doctor of Biotechnology. Beautiful white boards with the title and author's name in silver and red calligraphy. Inscribed by the author on the title page for the former owner, dated August 5, 1996. Inscription reads; 'To Paul with great admiration, warm friendship, + best regards, Dominic August 5, 1996, NY. The dust jacket is intact, showing no marks or creases. The book shows no writing or other marks, this is not a remainder, not a library discard. The text is clean, the binding is tight and square. 7-1/2" X 10-1/2", 32 pages. As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photo is of the copy we have in our inventory, not a stock photo.

Published to accompany the exhibit of the same name at The Armand Hammer Museum of Art and Cultural Center, Los Angeles California. This is the large format trade paperback edition. Includes an overview history of the Russian monarchy and Catherine the Great, as well as full color photos of the exhibitions. Included are several costumes and uniforms of the time, fine arts, applied arts, commemorative medals, and the literary publications of the era. Also included is a list of the artists, bibliography, and museum inventory numbers. There is a small spot on the back cover where some of the cover varnish has been lifted when a price sticker was removed - no damage to the cover - just a removal of the cover coating - measures about 1" square. No former ownership marks, no writing, no creases to the cover or spine, no bumps to the corners. This is not a remainder, not a library copy. As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory, not stock photos.

First edition hardcover, with dust jacket, published by the University of California Press, 1998. Published to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Moore's birth, this is the comprehensive review of all of his work. Includes all media; drawings, graphics and sculpture. Reproducing in full color 500 of his most important works. A range of historians, critics and friends provide captions analysis and personal anecdotes. Contributors include; Julian Andrews, Roger Berthoud, Anthony Caro, Susan Compton, Richard Cork, Penelope Curtis, Philip King, Christa Lichtenstein, William Packer, Julie Summers, and several more. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. High quality, printing and binding from MRM Graphics. 10-1/2" X 12", 560 pages with Index and Bibliography. Sturdy dark blue cloth covered boards, with the title imprinted on the spine in silver. The dust jacket has some horizontal creases from use at the top edge. Cover boards are flat, the corners are not bumped, no edge wear. Sewn binding… Read More

Large format trade paperback edition, published by Peterson Publishing, 1986. 8-3/4" X 11", 63 pages, illustrated throughout with black and white and color reproductions of the artist's work. Included is a critical essay on the artists work and biographical details. This copy has a slight impression to the front cover, not very noticeable, appears to be the results of having a heavy book squeezed next to this copy on a shelf. No former
ownership marks. Christian Von Schneidau was one of a group of artists who worked in California in the early 20th Century, along with Alson Clark, Sam Hyde Harris and Franz Bischoff. A popular portrait painter in the 1920's and 1930's, he also painted seascapes an landscapes as well. Part of a series of title published by Petersen on California artists. As is the case for all of our listings, the attached photos are of the copy we have in our inventory, not stock photos!

First hardcover edition, published by University of Pennsylvania Press in association with the James Michener Museum of Bucks County PA. This book tells the story of Spencer's colorful, yet tragic life, using as sources the written recollections of his two daughters, correspondence between Spencer and Duncan Phillips, as well as extensive research. Lavishly illustrated with 110 color illustrations from major museums and private collections. The artist's work is examined in depth, from his early days to his mature work in New York City and Europe. A large format hardcover with dust jacket. 160 pages, 9-1/2" X 12", plum colored cloth covered hard cover. This copy shows little if any wear. The dust jacket is intact and is not price clipped. There are no ownership marks, no writing, no highlighting, no marks on the text or dust jacket. Edges of the text block are clean This is not a remainder copy, not a library copy. This book will be mailed out in a sturdy box. Like all of our listings, the photos… Read More