David Bates

First Edition (2007) , so stated. Very Good+ in a Very Good+ DJ: The Book shows a tiny spot of discoloration to the top edge of the front panel about an inch from the upper corner; a couple of tiny flecks of foxing to the upper fore-edge; the binding leans slightly off square; the front board is a little bowed; else flawless; the binding remains secure; the text is clean. Free of creased or dog-eared pages in the text. Free of any underlining, hi-lighting or marginalia or marks in the text. Free of ownership names, dates, addresses, notations, inscriptions, stamps, or labels. A handsome copy, structurally sound and tightly bound, showing minor imperfections only. Bright and clean. Corners sharp. The DJ shows a tiny nick at the top edge of the front panel and light wear along the top edges; the mildest rubbing and faint consequent soiling to the rear panel; unclipped. Remains attractive and intact, showing minor flaws. NOT a Remainder, Book-Club, or Ex-Library. 4to (12.35 x 10 x 0.9 inches). Exhibition History and Select Bibliography by Sarah Himes. Profusely illustrated with more than 150 color plates throughout. Essay by Justin Spring and an Afterward by Marla Price. Language: English. Weight: 59.5 ounces. Gray silk cloth over boards with black titles at the backstrip; deep gray-black. Endpapers. Hardback with DJ. David Bates, born in 1952, is an American artist based in Dallas and is celebrated for his Texas-themed paintings, prints, and sculptures. He is best known for his paintings of the Grassy Lakes region of Faulkner County, Arkansas, and the Gulf Coast. He also produces hand-painted sculptures in bronzes, aluminum, and wood. Whether painting on canvas or on his sculptures, Bates's work is characterized by bold, thick, lush brush strokes. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall; 208 pages.…