Bibliograph

Graphic passion, Matisse and the book arts, John Bidwell ; with contributions by Michael M. Baylson, Frances Batzer Baylson, Sheelagh Bevan, and Jay McKean Fisher

Type

Label

Graphic passion, Matisse and the book arts, John Bidwell ; with contributions by Michael M. Baylson, Frances Batzer Baylson, Sheelagh Bevan, and Jay McKean Fisher

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-241) and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Graphic passion

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

909326948

Responsibility statement

John Bidwell ; with contributions by Michael M. Baylson, Frances Batzer Baylson, Sheelagh Bevan, and Jay McKean Fisher

Series statement

The Penn State series in the history of the book

Sub title

Matisse and the book arts

Summary

"Recounts the publication history of nearly fifty books illustrated by Henri Matisse, including Lettres portugaises, Mallarmé's Poésies, and Matisse's own Jazz. Explores his illustration methods, typographic precepts, literary sensibilities, and opinions about the role of the artist in the publication process"--Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Director's foreword / Colin B. Bailey -- Matisse book illustrations / Michael M. Baylson, Frances Batzer Baylson -- Mallarmé's Poésies : "I will be vindicated by my maquette" / Jay McKean Fisher -- Introduction / John Bidwell -- Catalogue -- Appendix: How I made my books / Henri Matisse

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