Splendid Pages: The Molly and Walter Bareiss Collection of Modern Illustrated Books

Julie Mellby

ISBN 10: 1555952097 / ISBN 13: 9781555952099

Published by Hudson Hills Press & Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, OH, 2003

About this Item

AN/AN, new book but remaindered, hc, black cloth with gilt text to spine and embossed text to upper, red end-papers, 223 pages. Interior clean, crisp and bright. Binding tight. No wear to dj, no chips or tears and dj enclosed in protective sleeve. Seller Inventory # 003597

Bibliographic Details

Title: Splendid Pages: The Molly and Walter Bareiss...

Publisher: Hudson Hills Press & Toledo Museum of Art, Toledo, OH

Publication Date: 2003

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: As New

Dust Jacket Condition: As New

About this title

Synopsis:

This invaluable publication provides fascinating essays on many aspects of artists' books. Includes illustrations more than 100 in full color and includes a comprehensive checklist of every book in the collection.

About the Author:

Julie Mellby is Associate Curator of Graphic Arts, Toledo Museum of Art, and previously held posts at Houghton Library at Harvard University and at the Whitney Museum of American Art, New York. Walter Bareiss resides in Stamford, Connecticut. Mimi Berssenbrugge is a poet in Abiquiu, New Mexico. May Castleberry is Editor of Library Council Publications, the Museum of Modern Art, New York, and lives in Sag Harbor. Riva Castleman is Chief Curator Emerita, Department of Prints and Illustrated Books, the Museum of Modern Art, New York. Johanna Drucker is Robertson Professor in Media Studies, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, and independent book artist. Eleanor M. Garvey is Curator Emeritus at Houghton Library. Kiki Smith is an artist in New York.