Graven Image, An Autobiographical Textbook

John Farleigh

Published by Macmillan and Co., London, 1940

About this Item

A signed, very smart copy of this work on art and autobiography by noted illustrator John Farleigh. A fascinating autobiographical account of the well-known wood-engraver and illustrator John Farleigh.Farleigh is well known for his illustrations of D. H. Lawrence's work, 'The Man Who Died', and for the posters he designed for London County Council Tramways and London Transport. He was also a painter, lithographer, author and art tutor. Intermixed within this autobiographical work, Farleigh includes both analysation of and advice for creating wood engravings. He also includes previously unpublished letters and illustrations, a great example of the artist's work through the years.Numerous illustrations throughout.Signed by the author, and including a contemporary ink inscription from a previous owner. In the publisher's original paper covered boards. Externally, very smart, with some shelf wear and slight rubbing to the front joint. Book is slightly cocked. Signed by the author to the front free-endpaper. Contemporary ink inscription of previous owner to the front free-endpaper. Book is generally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good. Seller Inventory # 789J11

Bibliographic Details

Title: Graven Image, An Autobiographical Textbook

Publisher: Macmillan and Co., London

Publication Date: 1940

Binding: Hardback

Illustrator: John Farleigh

Condition: Very Good

Signed: signed by author

Book Type: book