John Piper by Stated (4 results)

First edition, first printing. Fine paperback brochure.

First edition, first printing. Fine paperback exhibition catalogue.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. An association copy of this charming volume celebrating the artist John Piper, inscribed and with annotations from an unnamed friend of Piper. An association copy of this limited edition work, of which only 900 copies were produced.A collection of eighteen essays celebrating the life and work of English painter, printmaker and designer of stained-glass windows John Piper, published in celebration of his eightieth birthday.With a lengthy inscription from an anonymous friend of the artist to the front free endpaper, beginning 'for Richard Watson - after my death. Given to me by John Piper and Myfanwy [his wife], who both brought over a splendid picnic lunch [.] I have little to offer them; but they have been staunch and loyal friends for over 40 years [.] their friendship has been incomparable'. This inscription is dated 14 October 1986.The same associate of Piper offers notes and annotations to fifteen pages, supplying personal notes including the reminiscence that Piper's cat was always referred to simply as 'pussy', and that a piece of pottery illustrated in this volume was made at his kiln in Fawley, inspired by majolica.With monochrome illustrations, and essays supplied by the Queen Mother, Quentin Bell, Stephen Spender, and others. In the publisher's original pictorial paper covered boards. Externally, fine. Inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages exceptionally clean and bright, but with ink inscriptions from an associate of the subject to fifteen pages. Very Good Indeed. book.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. Not Stated (illustrator). A lovely copy of this work dedicated to the life and work of war artist John Piper. The third printing. Originally published in 2000 in occasion of the exhibition 'John Piper: The Forties' at the Imperial War Museum. Written by David Fraser Jenkins.Featuring numerous illustrated leaves both in colour and in black and white accompanying the text.An ode to the art and times of John Piper, English painter known as an official war artist during World War II, depicting images of bomb-damaged churches and landmarks including those ofCoventry Cathedral. In the original publisher's printed wraps. Externally lovely with light shelf wear only. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and clean. Fine. book.