Donald Prather (32 results)

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Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition, first printing of this collection of articles, reviews and book collecting tips for the mystery genre. Rubbing to the black cover. In Near Fine Condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Very good to fine hardcover first printing (slightly bumped corners) in good dust jacket (three closed tears). 554 pages. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1st edition. Paperback. [ Heavy - Pleas contact for overseas shipping quote ].

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. French-fold covers. Very light bump to top of text block at front affecting the front cover and first few pages, barely noticeable, otherwise light handling to covers. Small spot to top edge. Binding tight and text clean.

First Edition. First edition. Softcover. 335 pages. Monograph published on conjunction with a show that ran November 13, 2003 through February 8, 2004 at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Features a foreword by Adam D. Weinberg and an introduction, acknowledgments, and chronology by Marla Prather along with an essay by Donald Kuspit. Includes 485 illustrations of which 438 are in color and a selected bibliography. A tight very near fine copy in French style wrappers. One of the better books on Samaras.

First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 335 pages; Physical desc.: 335 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. Subject: Samaras, Lucas (1936-) --Self-portraits --Abstract expressionism --Influence --Exhibitions --Individual artists. Summary: Unrepentant Ego: The Self-Portraits of Lucas Samaras, which accompanies the Whitney Museum of American Art exhibition of the same title, follows the development of Samaras's self-portrait leitmotif, from the late 1950s to the present. With an extended chronology by Whitney curator Marla Prather that traces the influences and artistic trajectory of Samaras's life; an essay by Donald Kuspit that provides an in-depth analysis of Samaras's self-portraiture; a full-color plate section; and an extensive bibliography and index, this volume is an essential guide to the life and work of an exceptionally challenging and complex artist. 4 Kg.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: None. Some reader creases on spine ; 336 pages.

First Edition. An exceptional copy; fine in an equally fine dw, now mylar-sleeved. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new.; 335 pages; Physical desc.: 335 p. : chiefly ill. (some col.) ; 30 cm. Subject: Samaras, Lucas (1936-) --Self-portraits --Abstract expressionism --Influence --Exhibitions --Individual artists. Summary: Unrepentant Ego: The Self-Portraits of Lucas Samaras, which accompanies the Whitney Museum of American Art exhibition of the same title, follows the development of Samaras's self-portrait leitmotif, from the late 1950s to the present. With an extended chronology by Whitney curator Marla Prather that traces the influences and artistic trajectory of Samaras's life; an essay by Donald Kuspit that provides an in-depth analysis of Samaras's self-portraiture; a full-color plate section; and an extensive bibliography and index, this volume is an essential guide to the life and work of an exceptionally challenging and complex artist. 3 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st. Cloth, 335 pages, illustrations (chiefly colour); 30 cm. Firm binding, clean inside copy. Dust jacket, with light edgewear, protected in a mylar cover. OVERSIZE! Additional shipping charges may be requested for international & priority orders. *** The mercurial Greek-American artist has been a fixture of the New York art scene since the late fifties/early sixties. *** "Unrepentant Ego: The Self-Portraits of Lucas Samaras, which accompanies the Whitney Museum of American Art exhibition of the same title, follows the development of Samaras's self-portrait leitmotif, from the late 1950s to the present. With an extended chronology by Whitney curator Marla Prather that traces the influences and artistic trajectory of Samaras's life: an essay by Donald Kuspit that provides an in-depth analysis of Samaras's self-portraiture a full-color plate section; and an extensive bibliography and index, this volume is an essential guide to the life and work of an exceptionally challenging and complex artist." - Publisher. *** CONTENTS: Foreword, by Adam D. Weinberg; Introduction and acknowledgments, by Marla Prather; Chronology, by Marla Prather; The aesthetics of trauma, by Donald Kuspit. Size: 4to. Collectible.

Dust Jacket Condition: dj. First Edition. First edition. Hardcover. 335 pages. Monograph published on conjunction with a show that ran November 13, 2003 through February 8, 2004 at the Whitney Museum of American Art. Foreword by Adam D. Weinberg. Introduction, acknowledgments, and chronology by Marla Prather. Essay by Donald Kuspit. Includes 485 illustrations of which 438 are in color. A tight very near fine copy in a very near fine dust jacket. Still one of the better books on Samaras. This is a heavy and oversized book and will require extra shipping.

Hardcover. Condition: As New. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. The book is in as new condition. The jacket is in fine condition.

Leinen. Condition: Sehr gut. 29,5 x 23,5 cm 335 S. Leinen (Schwarzer Leinen). Sprache: Englisch, Zustand: Sehr Gut (Innen); Einband Außen hat keine Gebrauchsspuren; Schutzumschlag (hat min. Gebrauchsspuren); * Die Photos sind original von uns erstellt worden, u.a. erkennbar an einem kleinen weißen Stück Papier im oberen Schnitt. Ab und an verwenden Suchmaschinen Verlagsphotos, bei den Portalen selbst, werden aber nur unsere Originalphotos gezeigt.

hardcover. Condition: Fine copy in fine dust jacket. Profusely illustrated (illustrator). 1st. 4to, 335 pp.

Softcover. Black illus. wraps, French flaps, 336 pp. Profuse bw and color plates, 8 fold-outs. Issued in conjunction with a 2003-2004 exhibition of self-portraits by Greek-born American artist Lucas Samaras (b. 1936). With an essay by Donald Kuspit. Includes a chronology and bibliography, as well as a large number of color illustrations of Samaras' work. VG- (Light wear to edges and some scuffs on covers, otherwise nice.).

Condition: D'occasion - Très bon état. Ref 223.

Paperback. Condition: New. illustrated Edition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. illustrated edition. 260 pages. 10.00x7.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

hardcover. Condition: Like New. First Edition. Publisher: Whitney Museum of Art, New York, 2004. FINE hardcover book in NEAR FINE+ mylar-protected dust-jacket. Tiny chip (sesame seed-size at head of DJ's spine, otherwise as new. First Edition, First Printing.

Condition: New. This work is based on a series of short courses in diffractive optics which provided basic theory on diffractive optics and then allowed participants to progress through a series of exercises on the design, fabrication, and testing of diffractive optical elements (DOEs). Series: Tutorial Texts. Num Pages: 236 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 182 x 17. Weight in Grams: 572. . 2003. illustrated. paperback. . . . .

Condition: New. This work is based on a series of short courses in diffractive optics which provided basic theory on diffractive optics and then allowed participants to progress through a series of exercises on the design, fabrication, and testing of diffractive optical elements (DOEs). Series: Tutorial Texts. Num Pages: 236 pages, Illustrations, ports. BIC Classification: TTB. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly; (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 253 x 182 x 17. Weight in Grams: 572. . 2003. illustrated. paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.

Condition: Good. 4to. 335 pp. Near Fine. Hard Covers. Dust Jacket Near Fine. In protective mylar sleeves. Pages fine. Color photographic plates throughout. Accompanies the Whitney Museum of American Art exhibition of the same title, follows the development of Samaras's self-portrait leitmotif, from the late 1950s to the present. With an extended chronology by Whitney curator Marla Prather that traces the influences and artistic trajectory of Samaras's life; an essay by Donald Kuspit that provides an in-depth analysis of Samaras's self-portraiture; a full-color plate section; and an extensive bibliography and index, this volume is an essential guide to the life and work of an exceptionally challenging and complex artist. Distributed by Harry N. Abrams. Heavy volume, may require additional shipping fees. ISBN 10: 087427138X ISBN 13: 9780874271386.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 272 pages. 11.25x9.00x1.25 inches. In Stock.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 132 pages. 11.00x8.40x0.40 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Condition: New. illustrated Edition.

Condition: Good. 4to. Hard Cover [ca. 300 pp.] As New, Still in Shrink Wrap, B&W and Color Plates. [First Edition]*Heavy Volume may require extra Shipping Costs*.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 232. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1925 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 232.