Beate Wheeler (7 results)

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Wheeler, Beate (illustrator). Small scuff on front cover, some foxing on text box edge. Clean, bright reading pages throughout this tightly bound copy kept protected in a sleeve. Limited to 2,000 copies.

Wraps. Condition: Good. First edition. 8vo, pp. unnumbered. Wrappers sunned with small stain at rear, page edges foxed, small stains to bottom corners of first and last few leaves.

Softcover. Condition: Good+. First Edition. First edition, trade paperback, limited to 2000 copies, the book has a shallow skew to the binding, bumps with light creasing to the spine ends and corners, sunning with a bit of scuffing to the spine, and a couple small stains to the tail of the back cover and last leaves. Overall, this is a solid, tight, Good+ copy.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. (1980); #39 of 43 copies of Limited Edition; Very Good Plus/no dj, octavo, beige cloth hardcover, binding tight, text unmarked, Signed in full by both author and illustrator on half-title page. Signed by Author(s).

Softcover. VG softcover, 295 pages. Photographs by Norman Saito. Pages a tad yellowed with age. This copy is SIGNED by Holst and inscibed on the title page thus: This is Dick's book. "Dick" was Richard Bellamy, art dealer and friend of the author's.

Softcover. Condition: Near Fine. First edition. Pictorial wrappers. Fine. One of 2000 copies printed.

Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. First Edition, First Printing of 2000 which 43 were signed by the artist and author. This copy has - written in another hand - 'Ben's copy from.' The Ben is Horizon Books publisher Ben Raeburn. This book is from his estate that passed to his partner Pearl. Stapled glossy card-stock wraps, with spine titles; 5.75 by 8.75 inches, No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality. Laid-in is a lovely Beate Wheeler designed invitation to a reading and two typed brief stories from Spencer Holst, [Unsigned] The two stories The Chocolate Reptile & Dream of Bobbers are included inThe Zebra Storyteller: Collected Stories (1993). This is a charming collaboration between writer Spencer Holst and artist Beate Wheeler, blending literary elegance with visual artistry. Spencer Holst, known for his succinct and poignant prose, resonates with depth and nuance, with messages that linger in the mind long after reading. Beate Wheeler's illustrations complement Holst's words with a delicate touch, enhancing the emotional impact of each narrative. Holst's narrative style in this collection is characterized by its economy of words and profound insight into human emotions and is a testament to his ability to evoke complex feelings through simple yet evocative storytelling. From whimsical anecdotes to poignant reflections on life's fleeting moments, Holst's writing captivates with its authenticity and clarity. Beate Wheeler's artwork enriches Holst's narratives by providing visual interpretations that amplify the text's themes and moods. Known for her distinctive style that merges realism with elements of dreamlike imagery, Wheeler's drawings in this collection are both evocative and thought-provoking. Her use of color and composition creates a visual narrative that harmonizes seamlessly with Holst's prose, inviting readers to engage with the stories on multiple sensory levels . Brief Bios: Spencer Holst (1926-2001) was an American writer known for his concise and insightful prose. His works often explored themes of human relationships, nature, and the passage of time. Holst's writing style, characterized by its clarity and emotional resonance, garnered critical acclaim and a devoted readership. Beate Wheeler: (born 1940) is a German-born American artist renowned for her contributions to visual arts, particularly her mastery of drawing and painting. Wheeler's artwork is celebrated for its blend of realism and imaginative elements, capturing the essence of her subjects with sensitivity and depth. Her illustrations in "Something to Read to Someone" reflect her unique artistic vision and enhance the narrative texture of Spencer Holst's writing. Ref: Contemporary Reviews, Spencer Holst: Writer of Magical Realism by James L. Voss; Fine Art America; Exhibition catalogs.