Isamu Noguchi memoirs huge art book 1st US Old 1968 MCM HC/DJ A Sculptor's World

Description: A Sculptor's World by Isamu Noguchi, Foreword by R. Buckminster Fuller, illustrated profusely with Very Sharp, Vintage, First-Edition, 255 Black & White artworks and 13 Color Plates of Isamu Noguchi and his work, Published by Harper & Row, New York, USA, 1968, First U.S. Edition (stated on Copyright Page; see pic), 1968, Oversized Hardcover Book, approx. 10.25" x 9.75" x 1.75", 259 Pages, This is a vintage book from 1968, lavishly illustrated with 238 illustrations, including some in color. The fascinating text - written by Isamu Noguchi -- is the artist's autobiography, describing many experiences and periods of his life. The book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of his major projects. (from Publishers) It is outstanding as a visual memoir, as well as being a fine, written memoir. The text has color and b/w images beautifully reproduced. Book is 259 pages, including Notes on the illustrations, and Index. See actual book in ebay pics above. This is a nice, rare, vintage, huge, 1st Edition, hardback book. Good Condition Book with Good Dustjacket [ (Vintage, 1968, "First US Edition" stated, Huge Hardcover with Dustjacket); Dustjacket is somewhat edge-worn with light plastic-layer peeling (see pics), Dustjacket's flaps are partially creased (see pics), Inner-side of dustjacket has acid-free tape-repairs; Book's Top-edge, Outer fore-edge, First blank set of 2 pages, and Title Page have age-related foxing (see pics of Outer edges, First blank set of 2 pages, and Title Page); otherwise, text is well-bound, tight with strong hinges, clean, unmarked by owners, solid, square with sharp corners, and strongly printed with 255 very sharp, Vintage, First Edition, Black & White artworks and 13 Color Plates of Isamu Noguchi and his work] 259 pages, Oversized: approx. 10.25" x 9.75" x 1.75", golden-yellow silk covered cloth boards, black titles, bright blue endpapers, Huge Hardcover Book with Dustjacket Welcome international Ebay Shoppers.I will reduce combined shipping. Also, domestic shipping will include a USPS tracking number.Please visit my other auctions (including other books on ebay: search for category: "books" in my store), and email any questions. Thanks for looking! I try to describe my items thoroughly, but buyers may still need more information than I provide. Shipping costs can be expensive to my small auction business. Please ask any questions to be sure before you buy. Thanks.

Price: 189.99 USD

Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland

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Book Title: A Sculptor's World

Foreword by: R. Buckminster Fuller

Book Series: Mid Century Modern Art

Publisher: Harper & Row

Item Length: 10 in

Edition: First American Edition

Publication Year: 1968

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Item Height: 10 in

Author: Isamu Noguchi

Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated

Genre: Art & Culture, Biographies & True Stories, Engineering & Technology, Fashion, Historical, Imagery, Modern & Contemporary, Politics & Society

Unit Quantity: 1

Topic: 3D Design, Abstract Art, Artists, Design, Fine Arts, Mid Century Modern, Product Design, Sculpture

Item Width: 2 in

Item Weight: 4 pounds

Number of Pages: 259 Pages