John Constable by Pool Phoebe (22 results)

Softcover. Condition: Good. Softcover. Book in good condition. Wear, spine cocked, some discoloration on covers (looks similar to tanning) , small curved tear in thin plastic material on front cover (loose piece attached w/smaller piece missing) , binding loosening (loosening not severe) , light tanning. Color and black and white images of works by Constable. ; Barnes & Noble Art Series, 614; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 90 pages.

Paperback. Condition: Used: Good. A good copy with a tight and square binding. Text and plates are clean and bright. Softcovers are good but are mildly yellowed and have light edge wear. Careful packaging and fast shipping. We recommend EXPEDITED MAIL for even faster delivery.

Soft cover. Condition: Fair. Fair condition soft cover, some wear to cover and spine, foxing to pages, otherwise in a good readable condition.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. 1st Printing. Solid with light wear on the covers.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. Book coming apart in the middle, pages are loose, in acceptable condition.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good-. Later Edition.

Paperback. Condition: Used. Step right up, art aficionados and wannabe romantics! Feast your eyes on a tome that?s more elusive than a rain-soaked English summer, packed with the wisdom of a thousand landscapes. "John Constable" by Phoebe Pool is a 1968 masterpiece from the illustrious Blandford Press, a publisher that seems to specialise in titles that evoke more curiosity than enthusiasm. What could possibly be inside this book? A collection of Constable?s greatest hits? A list of his favourite tea blends? A manifesto on the importance of clouds? Your guess is as good as ours! The binding is a bit delicate but it hasnt been opened in a long time. It is otherwise in good condition but could well fall to bits if you were not gentle with it. Ideal for leaving behind at parties to make it look like you like John Constable. Also great for giving to people that probably wont read it. Born in the time when artists were celebrated for their ability to capture the essence of scenery rather than their Instagram likes, Constable was a man who took his job seriously?perhaps too seriously. Here we have an author who surely cracked the code of artistic mastery, or at least attempted to while sipping a cup of lukewarm Earl Grey. Pool?s exploration of Constable?s life likely offers a delightful commentary on the perils of painting pastoral scenes while the world outside is going to the dogs. Will we learn about his brushes, palettes, and the existential dread of trying to achieve the perfect shade of green? Only one way to find out! Engaging with this book could be akin to standing in front of a Constable painting?noble but slightly bewildering. One might expect to find a balanced mix of history, art theory, and the occasional whimsical anecdote about how Constable?s dog may have inspired his use of cerulean blue. Was it a directly emotional affair, or merely a matter of aesthetics? Who knows! However, we suspect you?ll be left more perplexed than enlightened, which is, after all, half the fun. To further whet your appetite for this literary curiosity, here are some potential highlights you might stumble upon within its well-thumbed pages: A thorough examination of clouds?because who doesn?t want to read about the fluffy things that block the sun? Insight into the artist?s choice of landscapes, perhaps revealing that he never really learned to draw anything else. Endearing stories about Constable?s cat that definitely didn?t exist?thank you, artistic license! A few questionable theories that art critics have held onto like grim death, simply because they sound fancy. Illuminating footnotes that may or may not make you feel smarter for having read them. As you meander through this book, don?t be surprised if you find yourself contemplating life?s great mysteries: Why do we romanticise the English countryside? How many sheep is too many in a painting? And why did they decide to call this publisher ?Blandford?? The answers may be as elusive as Constable?s elusive muse?perhaps it was the same one that inspired him to paint those rolling hills that seem to stretch into eternity. Condition: This particular copy has been previously owned, which means it carries the subtle scent of nostalgia and the faint sadness of being overlooked on an attic shelf. Pages may be dog-eared and yellowed, with the occasional coffee stain that could spark wild theories of its previous owner?s caffeinated ruminations. Don?t fret about the wear and tear; it only adds to the character of this treasure. A little bit of love, a dash of neglect?just like life itself! So, dear reader, will you be the one to give this quirky exploration of John Constable a new home? Will you dare to unravel the enigma of artistic endeavour in the pages penned by Phoebe Pool? Find out at Crappy Old Books, where our motto is ?If it?s old and slightly crummy, it?s probably just right for you!?

Kl.-8°. 89 S. mit 54 (davon 24 farb.) Tafeln, farb. ill. OKt. (etw. nachgedunkelt). Sonst gut. DEA.

Kl.-8°. Constable von Phoebe Pool, hrsg. Gebrüder Weiss, Berlin, 1963, OKart, kl 8°, Humboldt Kunstreihe, 89 S m. vielen Abbildungen guter Zustand Sprache: Deutsch Gewicht in Gramm: 350.

Condition: Buone. italiano Condizioni dell'esterno: Discrete con difetti, segni d'uso bruniture Condizioni dell'interno: Buone.

Condition: Leichte Gebrauchsspuren. Illustr.

Paperback. Condition: Good+. Foxing to edge; Third printing 1968 . 100gms weight; Blandford Art Series; Color Illustrations; 16mo 6" - 7" tall; 90 pages.

paperback. Condition: Good. Name inside front; writing on one page.

Taschenbuch. Condition: Gut. 1st British Edition. 0 Alle Bücher & Medienartikel von Book Broker sind stets in gutem & sehr gutem gebrauchsfähigen Zustand. Dieser Artikel weist folgende Merkmale auf: Altersentsprechend nachgedunkelte/saubere Seiten in fester Bindung. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren. Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 200.

Aus der Reihe "Humboldt Kunstreihe",. 24 farbige und 30 schwarzweiße Tafeln, 90 Seiten Kleinformat, Softcover, abgegriffen, verschmutzt, Kanten und Ecken bestossen, schiefgelesen, Seiten gebräunt, leicht wellig, teilweise fleckig, mittlerer Zustand Sprache: Deutsch.

London, Blandford Press, 1964, in-17, br. editoriale illustrata a colori, pp. 90. Con illustrazioni in nero e a colori.

Couverture souple. Condition: bon. RO60141469: 1966. In-12. Broché. Bon état, Couv. légèrement passée, Dos satisfaisant, Intérieur acceptable. 90 pages. Illustré de nombreuses photos en noir et blanc et en couleur hors texte. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Softcover/Taschenbuch. Condition: Gut. zahlreiche (illustrator). kA. Auflage. Anzahl Bände: 1 - Bd.Nr.: kA - Sprache: de - Einband: Paperback - Gewicht: 98 - Illust.: zahlreiche - Zustand: Gut -.

Softcover/Taschenbuch. Condition: Gut. zahlreiche (illustrator). kA. Auflage. Anzahl Bände: 1 - Bd.Nr.: kA - Sprache: de - Einband: Paperback - Gewicht: 98 - Illust.: zahlreiche - Zustand: Gut -.

Softcover. Condition: Gut bis sehr gut. 1. Auflage. Taschenbuch/ Paperback, "Humboldt Kunstreihe", HKR, hg. Anthony Bosman, übers. aus d. Englischen v. Else von Hollander-Lossow, mit e. Selbstbildnis, 24 farb. u. 30 s/w. Tafeln, 90 S., innen sauber, keine Eintragungen, keine Markierungen o.ä., Ebd. fest, sofort lieferbar.

Softcover/Paperback. Band 316 aus "Humboldt Kunstreihe",. Abbildungen, 90 Seiten abgegriffen, abgerieben, gebräunt, verschmutzt, Kanten und Ecken bestossen, schiefgelesen, Leserille, Seiten gebräunt, wellig, fleckig, etwas locker in Bindung, kein Schutzumschlag, mittlerer Zustand Sprache: Deutsch.