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Hardback. Condition: Good. **NAMED ONE OF THE BEST ART BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY ARTNEWS** The first and definitive biography of the celebrated collectors Dominique and John de Menil, who became one of the greatest cultural forces of the twentieth century through groundbreaking exhibits of art, artistic scholarship, the creation of innovative galleries and museums, and work with civil rights. Dominique and John de Menil created an oasis of culture in their Philip Johnson-designed house with everyone from Marlene Dietrich and Rene Magritte to Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns. In Houston, they built the Menil Collection, the Rothko Chapel, the Byzantine Fresco Chapel, the Cy Twombly Gallery, and underwrote the Contemporary Arts Museum. Now, with unprecedented access to family archives, William Middleton has written a sweeping biography of this unique couple. From their ancestors in Normandy and Alsace, to their own early years in France, and their travels in South America before settling in Houston. We see them introduced to the artists in Europe and America whose works they would collect, and we see how, by the 1960s, their collection had grown to include 17,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, rare books, and decorative objects. And here is, as well, a vivid behind-the-scenes look at the art world of the twentieth century and the enormous influence the de Menils wielded through what they collected and built and through the causes they believed in. …

Hardback. Condition: Fair. **NAMED ONE OF THE BEST ART BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY ARTNEWS** The first and definitive biography of the celebrated collectors Dominique and John de Menil, who became one of the greatest cultural forces of the twentieth century through groundbreaking exhibits of art, artistic scholarship, the creation of innovative galleries and museums, and work with civil rights. Dominique and John de Menil created an oasis of culture in their Philip Johnson-designed house with everyone from Marlene Dietrich and Rene Magritte to Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns. In Houston, they built the Menil Collection, the Rothko Chapel, the Byzantine Fresco Chapel, the Cy Twombly Gallery, and underwrote the Contemporary Arts Museum. Now, with unprecedented access to family archives, William Middleton has written a sweeping biography of this unique couple. From their ancestors in Normandy and Alsace, to their own early years in France, and their travels in South America before settling in Houston. We see them introduced to the artists in Europe and America whose works they would collect, and we see how, by the 1960s, their collection had grown to include 17,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, rare books, and decorative objects. And here is, as well, a vivid behind-the-scenes look at the art world of the twentieth century and the enormous influence the de Menils wielded through what they collected and built and through the causes they believed in. …

Hardback. Condition: Good. **NAMED ONE OF THE BEST ART BOOKS OF THE DECADE BY ARTNEWS** The first and definitive biography of the celebrated collectors Dominique and John de Menil, who became one of the greatest cultural forces of the twentieth century through groundbreaking exhibits of art, artistic scholarship, the creation of innovative galleries and museums, and work with civil rights. Dominique and John de Menil created an oasis of culture in their Philip Johnson-designed house with everyone from Marlene Dietrich and Rene Magritte to Andy Warhol and Jasper Johns. In Houston, they built the Menil Collection, the Rothko Chapel, the Byzantine Fresco Chapel, the Cy Twombly Gallery, and underwrote the Contemporary Arts Museum. Now, with unprecedented access to family archives, William Middleton has written a sweeping biography of this unique couple. From their ancestors in Normandy and Alsace, to their own early years in France, and their travels in South America before settling in Houston. We see them introduced to the artists in Europe and America whose works they would collect, and we see how, by the 1960s, their collection had grown to include 17,000 paintings, sculptures, drawings, photographs, rare books, and decorative objects. And here is, as well, a vivid behind-the-scenes look at the art world of the twentieth century and the enormous influence the de Menils wielded through what they collected and built and through the causes they believed in. …

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Paperback. Condition: Very Good. John Houston This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.…

journal. Condition: Very Good. Unmarked, light cover-wear. Lh.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Memorial Tribute To Rev. John Sawyers Craig, D.d., Sydney Neil Houston. Book.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. AH3 - A softcover in very good condition that has three-hole punched on the side near the spine, light discoloration and shelf wear. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Yearbook 1997-1998 (John McKnitt Alexander Chapter, Houston, Texas). Satisfaction Guaranteed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Soft Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket as Issued. AH3 - A softcover in very good condition that has three-hole punched on the side near the spine, light discoloration and shelf wear. National Society Daughters of the American Revolution Yearbook 1996-1997 (John McKnitt Alexander Chapter, Houston, Texas). Satisfaction Guaranteed. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.…

Condition: New. pp. 110.

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

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. In excellent condition except for some sunning to the dust jacket. Fast shipping with free delivery confirmation. Size: Octavo. Book.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. The Trial of Robert W. Houston, Versus General John Dicks, and Others. Book.

Condition: New. pp. 110.

Paperback. Condition: Good. Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Oversized. PAPERBACK.

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Paperback or Softback. Condition: New. Speech of Hon. Sam Houston, of Texas: Exposing the Malfeasance and Corruption of John Charles Watrous, Judge of the Federal Court in Texas, and of His. Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hardcover shows only light edge wear. Text appears unmarked and binding is tight. Ships FAST.

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Hardcover. Condition: Good. This book is in good condition; no remainder marks. It does have some cover shelfwear and rubbing. Inside pages are clean. ; 12 x 10 x 3 inches; 408 pages.

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