Minsky Richard (66 results)

Condition: very_good. Gently read. May have name of previous ownership, or ex-library edition. Binding tight; spine straight and smooth, with no creasing; covers clean and crisp. Minimal signs of handling or shelving. 100% GUARANTEE! Shipped with delivery confirmation, if you're not satisfied with purchase please return item! Ships USPS Media Mail.…

Softcover/Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Richard Minsky. Books, Bindings and Boxes. New York: Zabriskie Gallery, 1974. Postcard. Roughly 2 13/16 x 6 1/2".

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 70 of Phillips illustrations for Dante's Inferno, Dark Wood, Virgil, Schismatics, Canto I - XXXIV. No page numbers.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. May have light to moderate shelf wear and/or a remainder mark. Complete. Clean pages.

Condition: New. Brand New.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Gd. condition, - Reveals the world behind the lost art .(KR8). Book.

paperback. Condition: Very Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Soft cover. Condition: Fine. First Softcover Edition. Clean unmarked copy, like new.

Condition: New. Brand New.

Hardback. Condition: New. Richard Minsky, founder of the Center for Book Arts in New York City, is known for his conceptual approach to hand bookbinding and his commitment to changing the perception of the book arts from craft to fine art. He combines a background in economics with an innovative use of traditional methods and new materials to create sculptural, often political, bookworks. Minsky's blending of an eclectic mix of interests, from musical and theatre performance to social issues and virtual worlds, remains a hallmark of his career. This collection showcases his editioned (non-commissioned) bookworks alongside selections from the Richard Minsky Archive, which documents the history of his career and his working process.Also available:The Art of American Book Covers 1875-1930 ISBN: 9780807616024.…

Softcover/Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Richard Minsky. Center for Book Arts March 5th, 1978 "Dear Member" letter. New York: Center For Book Arts, 1978. Single sheet. Very good.Two horizontal creases from mailing.Light edge wear and toning. "Dear Member" letter dated March 5th, 1978 from Center for Book Arts President Richard Minsky. Announcing his own resignation as Executive Director and the need for a new building and fundraising, etc. "On the back of this letter is a reprint of member Richard Kostelanetz's essay, and enclosed is a reprint from Kontexts 1975 of Ulises Carrion's "The New Art of Making Books." I'd like to hear your comments on the subject, and will send out more information in future letters." Carrion reprint not present and neither is mailing envelope.…

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Book plate stamp on first free endpaper.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. At the turn of the nineteenth century, book covers were revered as works of art. Publishers commissioned distinguished artists such as Maxfield Parrish and Rockwell Kent to create exquisite covers appreciated by authors and readers alike. The Art of American Book Covers is an entertaining and educational retrospective, lavishly illustrated with more than one hundred full-color plates.…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st edition, 2nd printing. Used - Very Good.

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st edition ; 200 p. : ill. ; 22 cm. ; ISBN: 0689500122 (lib. bdg.); 9780689500121 (lib. bdg.) LCCN: 74-18189 ; LC: TT23; Dewey: 745.5/0973 ; OCLC: 1056744 ; "A Margaret K. McElderry book." ; "Traces the history of spinning and weaving, patchwork and quilting, silversmithing, jewelry making, glassblowing, pottery, woodworking, and bookbinding and examines the lives of two or three artisans working in each craft." ; spot on page 25 ; craftspersons include Allen and Dorothy Fannin, Kenneth and Sally Ann Mayberger, DeEtta Thomas, Bertha Thomas, Bobby Thomas, Dollie Bowling, Rose Hacker, Sandra Jean Simoni "Sas" Colby, Ralph Colby, Michael Snyder, Jill Snyder, Enoch Snyder, Robert Slayton Bourdon, Antonio Benetton, Betsy Bourdon, Ronald Hayes Pearson, Olaf Skoogfors, James Betts Hamlin, Judy Skoogfors, BOyd Welch, Joel Philip Myers, Rom Screven, Henry WIlliam Stiegel, John Masson, Trew Bennett, Anthony Bennett, Jeff London, Wendell Castle, Sam Maloof, Annette Lauer, Richard Minsky ; ex-lib, stamps, labels ; red cloth in attached color dustjacket ; VG/VG. Book.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. At the turn of the nineteenth century, book covers were revered as works of art. Publishers commissioned distinguished artists such as Maxfield Parrish and Rockwell Kent to create exquisite covers appreciated by authors and readers alike. The Art of American Book Covers is an entertaining and educational retrospective, lavishly illustrated with more than one hundred full-color plates.…

Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Richard Minsky, founder of the Center for Book Arts in New York City, is known for his conceptual approach to hand bookbinding and his commitment to changing the perception of the book arts from craft to fine art. He combines a background in economics with an innovative use of traditional methods and new materials to create sculptural, often political, bookworks. Minsky's blending of an eclectic mix of interests, from musical and theatre performance to social issues and virtual worlds, remains a hallmark of his career. This collection showcases his editioned (non-commissioned) bookworks alongside selections from the Richard Minsky Archive, which documents the history of his career and his working process. AUTHOR: Richard Minsky's work is collected by major museums and libraries. He is the founder of the Center for Book Arts (1974), which has mounted over two hundred exhibitions during the past thirty-five years. He currently teaches experimental bookmaking at Purchase College in New York. SELLING POINTS: .A fascinating record of bookworks as an art form .For the passionate bookbinding enthusiast as well as anyone curious to understand more about the art of making a book 100 colour illustrations A fifty-year collection of sculptural book art from a pioneering contemporary book artist Richard Minsky, founder of the Center for Book Arts in New York City. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. limited/numbered edition edition. 148 pages. 10.70x8.40x0.70 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. In English.

Hardback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days.

Hardcover. Condition: Like New. Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Book in excellent unread/unused condition. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 2011, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> The book art of Richard Minsky explores his journey and contributions to the field of book art, detailing his experiences as an artist, craftsman, and advocate. Minsky, who founded the Center for Book Arts in 1974, reflects on his unique approach to blending traditional crafts with contemporary artistic practice. The book highlights pivotal moments in his career, including his provocative reinterpretation of The Crisis of Democracy. By binding this text with leather, adorned with barbed wire, Minsky critically engages with its themes, transforming it into a multidimensional art piece that stimulates questions about freedom, governance, and the role of art in societal discourse. Minsky's narrative is underscored by a sense of community and collaboration, emphasising the importance of sharing knowledge among artists and craftsmen. He showcases his various pursuits, including music composition, scholarly book collecting, and his dedication to promoting early book artists whose legacies may have been overlooked. Minsky's work transcends conventional definitions, encouraging readers to consider book art as a confluence of various disciplines, where imagery, text, and material all contribute to a cohesive artistic vision. The book offers insights into the philosophical underpinnings of book art, particularly in response to cultural shifts driven by ----- media. Minsky?s emphasis on the plural in book arts reflects a commitment to broadening the scope of artistic practice beyond mere illustration. This rich exploration of his career not only illuminates the evolution of book art but also serves as a testament to Minsky?s passion for fostering a vibrant artistic community. (LL).…

2011, 134pp. Illustrated. Hardcover. In very good condition.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 136 pages. 9.50x8.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. In English.

Cloth. Condition: As New. A gorgeous Limited Slipcase edition in As New condition with signed and numbered bookplate to rear pastedown in like dust-jacket. Housed in As New cloth slipcase. SIGNED by author Richard Minsky directly on the half title page. Includes the Limited edition Print of Essential Liberty; Selecting the most influential pieces that changed the way artists make books, and some of the least known masterworks from private collections, this volume presents the first comprehensive examination of a half century of Minsky's works . A wonderful work showing the bindings of master binder Minsky; Color Photographs; 4to; [6] 7-134 pages; FSA; Signed by Author Limited/Numbered Edition; First Printing. Illustrated by Maurice Sendak (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 134 pp., bound in pictorial boards. Fine copy, profusely illustrated in colour. 27 x 21 cm.

Hardcover, 134 pages. Condition: Very good. First Edition. Light wear and minor soiling to red cloth boards, gilt cloth design near full luster. Head of spine and corners of boards lightly bumped. Stamped date to rear free endpaper bottom corner, ownership stamp to title page scribbled over in heavy black marker, bleeding to surrounding pages. Interior otherwise clean.…

HARDCOVER. Condition: As New. 1st Edition. 1st printing. 4to in elaborately colour printed and gilt embossed boards, 134pp on thick art paper, illustrated in colour throughout . [CONDITION: A well preserved AS NEW unmarked and unread copy ] . . . We always ship in STRONG PROTECTIVE CARD PARCELS.

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