RARE 1967 First Edition THE DRAWINGS OF HANS BELLMER #188 /1000 Hard Cover withDJ

  

THE DRAWINGS of HANS BELLMER. There is also a "List of Illustrations". On last two facing pages.

Very detailed information about each image. It is #188 of a special limited edition of 1000 printed copies, as. Hand written at the top of left hand page opposite the cover page (see photo). All the books printed in this edition are marked in this way. Of special note is the exceptional weight and quality of the paper. Bellmer's surreal, erotic artwork is known for. Their exceptional quality of line.

He upturned the classical view of human anatomy by projecting his unique imagination to capture the mechanics of desire. As interest in the power of the unconscious grew during the mid-century, so did the popularity and influence of Bellmer's work. Characteristics of his art have been summarized as marked by. Eros, duality, metamorphosis and abstraction.

Of his own work, Bellmer said, What is at stake here is a totally new unity of form, meaning and feeling: language-images that cannot simply be thought up or written up. They constitute new, multifaceted objects, resembling polyplanes made of mirrors. As if the illogical was relaxation, as if laughter was permitted while thinking, as if error was a way and chance, a proof of eternity.

Hans Bellmer was born on March 13, 1902 in Kattowitz, Germany, in what is now Poland and died on February 23, 1975 in Paris, France at the age of 72. He spent the majority of his life and career in Paris. When Hitler came to power, the artist.

Engaged in a subversive process that aimed to undermine the myth of anatomical perfection extolled by the Third Reich. He also aided the French Resistance during WWII by making fake passports.

He was imprisoned in the Camp des Milles at Aix-en-Provenance, a brickwork camp for German nationals, from September 1930 until may 1940. His legacy and sphere of influence. Has been compared to northern European classicists Albrecht Dürer and Matthias Grünewald, among others. Bellmers price index has naturally followed the general increase that Surrealism has enjoyed. Since 2000 his index has risen 235%.

Collectors are primarily interested in multiples with erotic overtones. Some of the best erotic prints now fetch several thousand dollar.

85 pages of black and white images by Hans Bellmer. ILLUSTRATION LIST: describes each image, including title; date; orig. Dimensions; source (location/collection); type sketch, drawing, litho, etc. FIRST EDITION: As stated "First Printing". LIMITED EDITION OF: 1,000 total copies.

Hard Cover, Pink Cloth with Blind-Stamped Lettering ("HANS BELLMER") on Spine and Black Velvet Endpapers. Pictorial dust jacket is housed in its original clear Mylar/Acetate Overjacket / protective sleeve.

DIMENSIONS: 9¾" x 12¾" x 1/2. 85 pages depict black and white images. WEIGHT: 2 pounds, 11 1/2 ounces. This book is very clean, odor free, complete and original throughout. Please enlarge the photos provided. As required to fully understand the condition issue details as described. We include every little thing of potential concern in our listings to ensure the ultimate satisfaction of our buyers. Our price also reflects adjustments for imperfections in relationship to current fair market value. T is fully intact, perfectly clear and highly reflective. It slips on and off the paper cover easily. Together, the Overjacket and Dustjacket fit the book well. The coated paper Dustjacket Front Cover is chipped along the lower edge.

The Dustjacket Back Cover is also chipped along the top edge and has 3 tiny tears (1/16 or less). There is also faint yellowing along this edge which extends around to the Dustjacket. The latter has some brownish coloring.

A small and faint spot of the same appears on the Dustjacket Back Cover's lower left corner and the lower corner of the Inside Back Cover Flap. None of these areas are extensive and only the discoloration on the top corner of the Dustjacket Inside Back Cover Flap stands out.

The Pink Cloth Book Covers have very slight corner bumping. Blind-Stamped lettering on the spine is distinct and elegant. The top right corner of the Book's Front Cover has a light crease across the very tip There is a small triangle of discoloration (color has darkened from some form of liquid) at the lower left side of the Book's Front Cover which continues with a similarly small triangular mark at the very bottom of the Spine. The Book's Back Cover has noticeable brownish discoloration at both the top and bottom left corners. Please note that the Bookjacket completely covers all of these issues.

The only exception being the top and right edge of Inside Back Cover (see photo), although this is truly not notiiceable (see photo). Their slight creasing (see photo) is original and typical of this type of fabric overlay. They are securely attached with no lifting. This book is securely bound: tight and firm.

This book's I nterior Pages are pristine. All are clean and bright. There are NO smudges, underlining, discoloration, bent or creased corners, tears, nicked or chipped edges. Please study the photos carefully -enlarging them as required- as they are a very important part of this description. The item "RARE 1967 First Edition THE DRAWINGS OF HANS BELLMER #188 /1000 Hard Cover withDJ" is in sale since Friday, February 7, 2020. This item is in the category "Books\Antiquarian & Collectible".

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• Year Printed: 1967
• Modified Item: No
• Country/Region of Manufacture: France
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Hans Bellmer
• Author: Hans Bellmer
• Subject: Art - Illustration
• Original/Facsimile: Original
• Language: English
• Publisher: Grove Press Inc.
• Place of Publication: New York, New York
• Special Attributes: 1st Edition