Edwin Avery Park (51 results)

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Condition: Acceptable. Harcourt, Brace and Company New York 1927 paper boards with cloth spine. boards and spine are soiled and stained. white out to rear board. water staining to ffep. frontispiece loose.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Illustrated with Line Drawings & Photographs -- EMAIL for Pictures. Edwin Avery Park (illustrator).

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. 1st Edition. VERY GOOD Hardcover 1919 1st Edition/1st Printing Book wrapped in glassine cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1927 Harcourt, Brace, green cloth hardcover with paper spine label, spine and edges discolored with brown spots, owner's names, 1920's interior design, illustrated with photographs, index, 225 pages.

Condition: Fair. Acceptable condition. No Dust Jacket (Art History, Decorative arts, interior decorating) A readable, intact copy that may have noticeable tears and wear to the spine. All pages of text are present, but they may include extensive notes and highlighting or be heavily stained. Includes reading copy only books.…

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. No stated edition. 225p + 94 photos and line ills. Without the jacket. Bound in green cloth with paper spine label; there was also an edition bound in batik-patterned paper over boards. One of the first general-interest books to promote modern design in the United States. Chapters on recent decorative art in Europe, "Industrial Democracy and Art," design education, "Discovering the New Beauty," materials (steel, concrete, terra cotta), Modern American Decorators and Craftsmen, etc. "Our task is precisely to find what beauty exists in the shower bath. in observing the silver stream from a beauitfully shaped silver vessel." An important contemporary account of Twenties design, with a focus on how good design can further good living.…

Decorative Boards. Condition: Very Good-. First Ed. 225 pages, boards rubbed a bit, corners bumped.

Condition: New.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Uncommon. First Edition. VG. Hardcover, blue pictorial boards, no jacket, 215 pp, previous owners stamp on inside front cover, general edgewear/shelfwear, slight fading to spine, else a clean and tight copy. Protected in a mylar cover. Park, Edwin Avery (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Good+. No Dust Jacket. First Edition; First Printing. Blue cloth cover with gilt blind stamped decor has wear to corners and caps and soiling to back cover but bright and in good+ condition. Boards and spine are straight. Binding is tight. Former owner's name stamped on front end sheet and half title page. Pages are lightly toned but clean and very good. B&w plates.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book explores the shift in the field of decorative arts and architecture from the late 19th century to the present day. It examines the influence of the Art Nouveau movement and the advent of modern construction methods, as well as the impact of new materials and technologies. The author argues that artistic expression must be grounded in the realities of its time, and that design should reflect the purpose and materials of the object or structure. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the evolution of decorative arts and architecture, and offers insights into the creative process and the relationship between art and society. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…

Cloth and Boards. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Cloth spine with paper label and 3/4 batik covers, 225 pages, numerous illustrations and photos by author and other various contributors, this book is inscribed by author on front end paper and states "Frances Tayor her Book January 1928. (SIGNED) Edwin Avery Park", beautiful book with beautiful binding, pages uncut, corners with very minor rubbing, otherwise book is clean, complete, and tight. Author (illustrator). By Author and Designer.…

Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'New Backgrounds for a New Age' is a seminal exploration of the aesthetic and cultural transformations that defined the early twentieth century. Written by Edwin Avery Park, this work serves as an influential manifesto for the modern movement in design, architecture, and the decorative arts during a period of rapid industrialization.Park argues that the historical revivalist styles of the past are no longer compatible with the complexities and advancements of the 'machine age.' He calls for a new visual language that reflects the speed, efficiency, and materials of contemporary life. The book examines how interior spaces, furniture, and urban planning must evolve to meet the practical and spiritual needs of a new generation, bridging the gap between traditional craftsmanship and industrial production.Through a lens that captures the burgeoning spirit of Art Deco and early Modernism, the work highlights the beauty of functionalism and the importance of integrating art into everyday existence. For scholars and enthusiasts of design history, 'New Backgrounds for a New Age' offers a profound look at the philosophy that paved the way for modern living and remains an essential document for understanding the birth of the twentieth-century aesthetic.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant. …

Buch. Condition: Neu. Neuware.

Gebunden. Condition: New.

Condition: Good. Good condition. No Dust Jacket (art history, architecture, decor).

Hardcover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. First Edition. 9.5 x 6.5 inches. xiii, 225 pp. with b/w illustrated plates. Quarter pale purple cloth and batik patterned paper boards with paper spine label. Moderate foxing scattered throughout text, some offsetting to rear endpapers, light rubbing and wear to board edges, spine label toned with spots of soiling. Good.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Inscribed by Edwin Avery Park on front end page. Bound in publisher's cloth. Hardcover. Shelf wear. Front gutter starting. *Autographed by artist.* "Edwin Avery Park (1891â"1978) was an American artist and author known for his contributions to early 20th-century art and literature. Park's artistic works, including paintings and illustrations, have been featured in various exhibitions and auctions. His art is recognized for its depiction of early 20th-century American life and landscapes.". Signed.…