A Century of Artists Books
- ISBN-10
- 0810961814
- ISBN-13
- 9780810961814
- Pages
- 264
- Language
- English
- Published
- 1997-09-01
- Publisher
- Abrams
- Author
- Riva Castleman
Description
Published to accompany the 1994 exhibition at The Museum of Modern Art, New York, this book constitutes the most extensive survey of modern illustrated books to be offered in many years. Work by artists from Pierre Bonnard to Barbara Kruger and writers from Guillaume Apollinarie to Susan Sontag. An importnt reference for collectors and connoisseurs. Includes notable works by Marc Chagall, Henri Matisse, and Pablo Picasso.
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