The Life and Work of Harry Clarke: Prix de la Confédération Internationale des Négociants en Oeuvres d' Art 1984
Dublin: Irish Academic Press, 1989. Hardcover. Number 10 of 50 special edition copies from the first edition. Signed and numbered by the author and bound in deluxe binding by Kennys of Galway. Signature of author on both limitation page and top of title page. Clarke (1889 - 1931), an Irish illustrator and stained glass artist, was heavily influenced by the Art Noveau and Art Deco movements. His bold, haunting illustrations reflect the styles of Beardsley and Dulac. This book, a documentation of Clarke's work, is beautifully bound in half dark green leather over yellow and green marbled paper covered boards with gilt title and decoration to spine. Slight rubbing to spine and edges of boards. Clean, bright interior filled with Harry Clarke's illustrations. Includes multiple color plates featuring 90 images of his work, with much of his stained glass work featured. 190 black and white images of his work are also included. 301 pages. BOB/011521. Fine. More