Study for a Portrait of Frank Letchford (July 2nd, 1916 - December 30th, 1998) : A brief memoir by Gavin W. Semple

Gavin W. Semple [Austin Osman Spare]

Published by Fulgur Limited, BCM Fulgur, 2002

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London: Fulgur Limited, BCM Fulgur, 2002. NEW / Unread Fulgur Old Stock, and RARE Thus. Published December 2002, 400 copies only. From the Publisher (see image) : "Driven by a personal quest for the eccentric and unusual, the young art connoisseur Frank Letchford sought out Austin Osman Spare in 1937. Through twenty years of close friendship he became Spare's student, amanuensis and benefactor and after the artist's death sustained a tireless effort to further his work and ideas. Mr Letchford's untimely death in 1998 was a great loss, not only to his family and friends, but also to the global network of cognoscenti of Spare's uniquely wayward genius. This affectionate tribute by Gavin W. Semple is fully illustrated and examines the character of a man who enjoyed Spare's close companionship over the last two decades of the artist's life. Through their relationship we are given insights into a lesser-known side of the Magician of Southwark that of Zos as paternal teacher, humanist and friend". First Edition Limited. Soft Cover/DJ Over Thick Wraps. New/New. Illus. by Frontispiece | 11 black and white. 8vo size - 8¼" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Study for a Portrait of Frank Letchford (July 2nd, 1916 - December 30th, 1998) : A brief memoir by Gavin W. Semple
• Publisher: Fulgur Limited, BCM Fulgur
• Publication Date: 2002
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: New