Richard Lindner Vintage 1969 1st Edtn Mid Century Modern Lithograph Print Large Hardcover Pop Art Book

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This Richard Lindner rare vintage 1969 first edition Mid Century Modern lithograph print landmark volume large hardcover Pop Art book … more This Richard Lindner rare vintage 1969 first edition Mid Century Modern lithograph print landmark volume large hardcover Pop Art book is an incredibly special and unique book to add to your library collection.

The hardcover art book with red silk covered boards, gold tone foil embossed cover art and spine titles with dust jacket is published by Harry N. Abrams Inc. Publishers New York, printed in Japan in 1969, with compelling accompanied text authored by Dore Ashton.

This landmark volume art book features an expansive monograph survey of the artworks of Richard Lindner. This is an outstanding and impressive fine art presentation with Mid Century Modern style artfully designed and produced cover boards and dust jacket, interior pages printed on premium paper stock with gorgeous high quality hand tipped lithograph print plate illustrations.

Richard Lindner ( 1901 - 1978 ) was a German born American painter of Jewish descent. His Avant - Garde Pop Art style images used the sexual symbolism of advertising and investigated definitions of gender roles in the media. In the oeuvre he created of urban energy and eroticism of the self styled heroes and heroines of the unruly 1960's and 1970's. His unusually individual Pop Art vibrant pieces stand on their own as highly regarded creative and expressive genuinely unique artworks.

The large format Mid Century Modern rare out of print 1st edition hardcover Pop Art book measures 11 5/8" W X 10 7/8" H X 1 1/4" D, with 217 pages, featuring 187 illustrations, including 52 hand tipped lithograph print plates.

It is in excellent vintage condition consistent with age, use, light signs of handling and light wear throughout. There is some spotting from age on the book block edge. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price. less