Search Results: Authors starting with J from Karen Jakobsen Art & Design Books

Edinburgh and London: The Scottish Gallery (Aitken Dott), 1990. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Softcover. Condition: Very good, with light shelfwear and some light soiling to covers. No inscriptions. Unpaginated. 18 colour plates. This catalogue was produced to accompany the exhibition of work by the Scottish artist Alison Watt (b.1965) held at The Scottish Gallery, 28 Cork Street, London from March 7 - 31 1990 which then toured to Glasgow Museums and Art Galleries, Kelvingrove, Glasgow from April 6 - 29 the same year. The catalogue includes a 5 page appraisal of Alison Watt's work by John Griffiths..

London: Phaidon Press Ltd., 1994. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Black hardcover with title blindstamped on spine. Condition: Very good, with just a hint of shelfwear to covers. No inscriptions. Dustjacket condition: Good, with general light shelfwear and some very light soiling. 240pp. Many colour and b/w illustrations. This book provides a full definitiion and examination of the "Contemporary" style in architecture, interiors and furnishings which emerged in the USA and Western Europe after World War II at a time of economic regeneration and social renewal. A heavy book, will require extra shipping charges if to be sent outside UK.

London: The National Trust, 1992. Book. As New. Soft cover. Softcover. Condition: As new, appears unread. 160pp. This illustrated catalogue puts the designs for gardens and garden buildings in the care of the National Trust in their historical context. It accompanied an exhibition in England and the USA in aid of the Stowe Gardens Landscape Appeal. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London and New York: Routledge, 2009. Book. As New. Soft cover. Signed by Author(s). 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Softcover. Condition: As new. Signed by David Jacques (one of the authors) on the title page. 263pp. Many b/w illustrations. The Canadian-born Christopher Tunnard (1910-1979) was one of the most influential figures in 20th century landscape architecture. He was a cousin of the English artist John Tunnard. This book is the first comprehensive study of his life and work. It explores his key role in the evolution of 20th century landscape architecture, tracking his changing ideology through his writings, original drawings and records, and the experience of his family, friends and colleagues..

London: Christopher Helm, 1988. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. First Edition.. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Terracotta colour hardcover with titles in gilt on spine. Condition: Very good, binding sound, text clean, no inscriptions. Dustjacket condition: Very good, with very light shelfwear. Not price-clipped. 224pp. 24 colour photographs and 130 b/w illustrations. This book celebrates the gardens of William and Mary both in Britain and the Netherlands. It traces the history of the Dutch garden; describes some of the greatest gardens, and looks at the plants in use in the light of the Dutch and British maritime trade and the growth of plant hunting. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

Oxford: Phaidon Press Ltd., 1988. Book. Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Third impression. White hardcover with title in black on spine. Condition: Good, with light shelfwear and some light sunning to cover edges. Binding sound, no inscriptions. Some very light cockling to top edge of last few pages. Dustjacket condition: Good, with light shelfwear and light sunning to spine. 255pp. Many colour and b/w illustrations. The De Stijl movement is thoroughly documented in this book, which was originally published to accompany the first major exhibition of De Stijl art in nearly thirty years. Organised by the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis, the exhibition toured to Washington, Amsterdam and Otterlo..

Venice, California: L.A.Louver Gallery, 2019. Book. Very Good. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Softcover. Condition: Very good, with just a hint of shelfwear to covers. Binding sound, no inscriptions. 84pp. Many colour illustrations. This catalogue was produced to accompany the installation by Edward and Nancy Kienholz held at the L.A.Louver Gallery in Venice, California from 24 October 2019 to 18 January 2020. Having been exhibited 15 times throughout the US, Europe and Asia, this was the first time the work wias be shown in Los Angeles since it first debuted at L.A. Louver in 1992, having been created between 1988 and 1992. It is considered to be one of the artists' most ambitious tableaux. The large-scale, multi-media assemblage environment examines what Ed Kienholz described as "the random accident of birth, the mystery involved, and the importance of all life.".

Barcelona, Spain: Ayma, 1980. Book. Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. NB: Text is in Spanish throughout. Brown hardcover with title in blue on spine and front cover. Condition: Good, with light shelfwear to covers. Binding sound, no inscriptioins. Dustjacket condition: Good, with general light shelfwear and a one inch vertical repaired tear to base of front cover of dustjacket. 228pp. 244 illustrations, the majority in b/w. This book includes short descriptions. of many 19th and early 20th century Catalonian artists, architects, sculptors and ceramicists, including Joan Colom, Joaquim Sunyer and Antoni Puig i Gairalt. .

Much Hadham, Herts/London: Henry Moore Foundation/Lund Humphries, 1994. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Black hardcover with title in gilt on spine. Condition: Very good, with very light shelfwear to covers. Small mark to edge of front endpaper. Previous owners name neatly written on front pastedown, with three short handwritten notes below. Dustjacket condition: Very good, with very light shelfwear. 168pp. 16 large format colour plates as well as many other b/w illustrations. This book was the first comprehensive overview of the life and work of pioneering British sculptor Frank Dobson (1896-1963). In the 1920s and 1930s Dobson was an important member of the British avant garde, and with Henri Gaudier Brzeska and Jacob Epstein, he represented to Britain and the world what was best and most advanced in British sculpture..

London: Dr.A C Papadakis/Architectural Design, 1980. Book. Good. Soft cover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Softcover. Condition: Good, with general light soiling and shelfwear to covers. Binding sound, no inscriptions. 143pp. Many colour illustrations. One of a series of issues designed to examine the views held by major critics and architects on developments in then current architecture, this issue includes articles on projects by architects such as Leon Krier (now known as the architect of the Poundbury, Dorset masterplan), James Stirling, Venturi & Rauch and Mario Botta..

London : Academy Editions, 1978. Book. Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Softcover. Condition: Good, with light shelfwear to covers. Binding sound, no inscriptions. 80pp. Together with a wonderful introduction by Charles Jencks, the book comprises 64 captions complete with colour illustrations of some of the more exaggerated houses of Los Angeles, displaying in their own way "signs of snobbery, status-seeking and kitsch"..

London: Profile Books, 2002. Book. Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Black hardcover with title in gilt on spine. Condition: Good, with very light browning to pages throughout. Binding sound, no inscriptions. Dustjacket condition: Good, with light shelfwear. Not price-clipped. 298pp. 31 b/w plates. In this book, twelve expert contributors, including Simon Jenkins, Crispin Tickell and David Cannadine, develop ideas relating to British landscapes, covering such issues climate change, ecology, sustainable development and the urban landscape. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Copenhagen, Denmark: Gyldendal, 1960. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. NB: Text is in Danish throughout. Hardcover. Condition: Very good, with just a hint of shelfwear to covers. Binding sound, no inscriptions. 88pp. plus 14 pages of b/w photographs reviewing the years events. Many other b/w illustrations. This annual review of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, Humlebaek, Denmark for 1960 includes essays by Poul Vad, Arthur Gehlen and Gunnar Jespersen. The museum opened in 1958, so this is a relatively early publication in its history..

Pall Mall: Hugh Rees Ltd., 1908. Book. Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Green cloth with title in gilt on front cover. Condition: Good, with general light shelfwear and light scuffing to covers. Binding sound. Browning to front endpaper with previous owners name at top of the page dated "13) presumably 1913. Browning to rear endpaper also. 150pp. Many b/w illustrations within text. Folding general map of Virginia to rear..

London and Cheltenham: E.J.Burrow & Co., 1927. Book. Fair. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Undated, but c.1927.Grey paper-covered boards with white cloth spine, and title in navy blue on front cover. A Rolls-Royce bookmark is attached with blue cord, and a Rolls-Royce compliment slip is loosely inserted. Condition: Fair, covers are generally shelfworn with sunning to cover edges and light soiling. There is a coffee/tea splashmark to the top left corner of the front cover, not affecting the book internally in any way. Binding sound, no inscriptions. This book does not include reference to the very early motor vehicles of the mid 19th century, but rather records interesting facts relating to the history of the first few years of the use of petrol vehicles on the roads, with particular reference to Rolls-Royce. 80pp.many b/w illustrations plus 64pp.adverts, some in colour. .

New York: Rizzoli, 1991. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Cream cloth hardcover with title in green on spine. Condition: Very good, binding sound, no inscriptions. Dustjacket condition: Good, with general light shelfwear and some light sunning to very edge of the front cover of the dustjacket where it meets the spine. 324pp. Many sumptuous colour illustrations. From its beginnings as a tropical wilderness, Palm Beach has long been revered as an idyllic setting, embraced by America's wealthy and aristocratic elite, including the Vanderbilts, the Flaglers and the Woolworths. Most of the houses built for these clients remain in private hands and are still in active use today. This book details 32 homes and estates, such as Kahlua, Villa Mizner and Whitehall, ranging in style from Beaux-Arts classicism to Art Deco, and from Italianate to Mediterranean. The architects and designers included Maurice Fatio, Marion Sims Wyeth and Addison Mizner. A heavy book, will require… Read More

London: George G Harrap & Co.Ltd., 1953. Book. Good. Cloth. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Fourth reprint of the 1950 first edition. Blue cloth with title in gilt on spine. Condition: Good, with general light shelfwear to covers. Gilt of title on spine is dulled. Binding sound, no inscriptions. No dustjacket. 604pp. 31 b/w plates and many b/w illustration in the text. This book includes sections on operative masonry and the London company, speculative masonry, the grand lodges and the craft degrees. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.

London: J.M.Dent & Sons Ltd., 1971. Book. Very Good. Hardcover. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Black hardcover with title in gilt on spine. Condition: Very good, with very light shelfwear to covers. Previous owners name on front endpaper. Binding sound. Dustjacket condition: Good, with general light shelfwear. Some sunning to spine. Not price-clipped. 291pp. This volume contains nearly 200 poems by Dylan Thomas. It contains all the verse of the "Collected Poems 1934-1952" plus over one hundred other poems. The poems are arranged in chronological order of composition and reflect the development of the poet's technique and imagery. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Rhosllanerchrugog: The Welsh Committee of the Arts Council of Great Britain and the Royal National Eisteddfod of Wales, 1961. Book. Good. Soft cover. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. NB: Dual text in English and Welsh. Card covers. Condition: Good, with general light shelfwear. Colour frontispiece and 35 b/w plates. This little book was produced to celebrate the award of the Gold Medal of the National Eisteddfod of Wales to Ceri Richards (1903-1971) . Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

London: Oxford University Press/Geoffrey Cumberlege, 1954. Book. Good. Hardcover. Limited Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Turquoise cloth with title printed on label on front cover. Condition: Good, with light browning to endpapers from dustjacket flaps. Binding sound, no inscriptions. Spare title label for front cover tipped in to the edge of the last page of text. Dustjacket condition: Fair to good, generally lightly shelfworn with sunning to spine and dustjacket edges. Price-clipped. 40pp. 4 b/w illustrations. One of an edition of 750 copies. The history of the Gregynog Press had never been written before the Double Crown Club invited D.r Thomas Jones, then chairman of the press, to deliver an informal lecture on it. This book reprints the lecture as spoken, with illustrations from the original blocks, and with the addition of an appendix which gives a bibliographical description of the books printed and published at Gregynog..