Search Results: Titles starting with W from RARE PAPER INC

1999. This vintage 1999 first edition catalogue of Jean Michel Basquiat's "Works on Paper" is an extraordinary addition to any art library. Published by Galerie Enrico Navarra, this large volume hardcover, housed in a slipcase, is a rare find. Featuring a comprehensive survey of Basquiat's works on paper from 1979 to 1988, it includes over 400 illustrations and insightful essays by esteemed scholars and critics.<br /> <br /> This landmark publication sheds light on an often overlooked aspect of Basquiat's oeuvre, presenting his prints, drawings, and watercolors in exquisite detail. Enrico Navarra, a visionary in the art world, played a pivotal role in championing Basquiat's work, nurturing his international market and paving the way for his success.<br /> <br /> Basquiat's art, born from his experiences in Brooklyn and shaped by his collaboration with Andy Warhol, delves into profound themes such as social inequality and the human condition.… Read More

St. Petersburg: P. P. Soikin, 1917. Book measures: 16 x 23 cm. 192 columns: Illustrations. Text in Russian.<br /> <br /> An illustrated magazine of novels and short stories was first published in St. Petersburg and Moscow in 1910, but it was discontinued at the beginning of 1930. The magazine's editors made history by holding annual competitions for the best story among novice authors in Russia. "World of Adventures" was the first magazine in the Russian Empire and the Soviet Union to exclusively publish works of adventure and fantasy genres by Russian and foreign writers, as well as essays and articles about exciting achievements of science and technology. Both domestic and foreign artists superbly illustrated the magazine.

St. Petersburg: Publishing Association, 1904. Russian translation. Semi-leather bindings with gold stamping on the spines. Book measures: 25.8 x 17.6 cm. Text in Russian. The books display a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall good antiquarian condition; any age defects that may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive. Still attractive on the shelf. <br /> <br /> The World's History: A Survey of Man's Record, edited by the German historian Hans F. Helmolt (1865-1929), is a unique illustrated edition, an example of a classic work on world history, the relevance of which has not been lost to this day. The integrity of the general concept and an excellent selection of color and black-and-white illustrations and maps distinguish this encyclopedic work. Leading German historians took part in writing the articles: G. Adler, T. Achelis, K. Branlis, K. Klein, R. Mayr, I. Ranke, F. Ratzel, A. Tille, and others, which contributed to a diverse approach to world history; the… Read More