Lucie A Survey of Her Life and Work
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Seller: West Cove UK, Wellington, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. A little discolouration on DJ. Pages and plates excellent. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 1984, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> This book is a comprehensive record of a significant retrospective exhibition of Lucie Rie's ceramics, exhibited at the Sainsbury Centre in Norwich and the Victoria & Albert Museum in London during 1981 and 1982. It features over 200 illustrated pots that collectively represent Rie's distinguished career, which spans more than fifty years. The showcased works include her most recent pieces, created as she approached her eightieth birthday, exemplifying her enduring vitality and artistic inventiveness.Edited by John Houston, the organiser of the exhibition, the book includes a critical essay evaluating Lucie Rie's career alongside contributions from notable figures such as Janet Leach, Dorris Kuyken-Schneider, Victor Margrie, and David Queensberry, who provide their impressions of her work and legacy. Photographs of the ceramics are captured by David Cripps, presenting the intricacies and details of Rie's craftsmanship. Additionally, the book contains photographs of marks made by the pots, a list of significant dates and lenders, as well as a bibliography, offering further context and resources for readers.Lucie Rie, an Austrian refugee who arrived in England in 1938, became one of Britain's most cherished potters, establishing a reputation that resonates globally. This publication not only documents her artistic achievements but also highlights her profound contributions to the world of ceramics, affirming her status as a pivotal figure in the craft's history. (LL). Seller Inventory # Batch-FM752-VG-15035
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Seller: Widney Manor Books, Solihull, MIDLA, United Kingdom
Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book and dust jacket are in very good condition. 96pp with colour photographs. Seller Inventory # 008871
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Seller: timkcbooks, Penzance, United Kingdom
First edition, third printing. Near fine with an ownership inscription to the front free endpaper in near fine dustjacket. Contemporary cuttings laid in. Seller Inventory # 39792
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Seller: timkcbooks, Penzance, United Kingdom
First edition, second printing. Near fine with an ownership inscription to the half title page in near fine dustjacket. Seller Inventory # 39791
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Seller: timkcbooks, Penzance, United Kingdom
First edition, first printing. Fine in fine dustjacket. Catalogue for the 1982 exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum laid in. Seller Inventory # 41029
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Seller: Kurt Gippert Bookseller (ABAA), Chicago, IL, U.S.A.
Hardcover. Condition: Very good condition. Dust Jacket Condition: Very good condition (DJ). First edition, 3rd impression. 96 pages of text. Hardcover binding with minor shelfwear. The price-clipped dustjacket has minor shelfwear and is sunned on the spine; protected in archival mylar. Edited by Jon Houston and with photographs by David Cripps. With contributions by Victor Margrie, Dorris U. Kuyken-Schneider, David Queensbury, and Janet Leach. The text is clean and unmarked. First edition, later printing. Size: Octavo (8vo). Book. Seller Inventory # 017010
Seller: timkcbooks, Penzance, United Kingdom
First edition, first printing. Fine in fine dustjacket that has been covered in adhesive film. Addition material laid in. Seller Inventory # 41962
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Seller: Kell's Books, North Hollywood, CA, U.S.A.
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1981 Edition printed in the UK. 100% Money Back Guarantee on all Items. We believe in providing accurate grading on used books and excellent customer service. Seller Inventory # SPs-260710003