First edition of this autobiographical survey of R.O. Blechman’s graphic oeuvre, published in 1980 by Hudson Hills Press. Square 4to (10.25× 10 inches), hardcover with dust jacket, 187 pages, profusely illustrated with more than 1,000 illustrations, over 100 in color. Foreword by Maurice Sendak; art direction by Bea Feitler. Inscribed by Blechman to Massimo Vignelli on the front free endpaper in his characteristically minute hand: “Massimo—now that you know about the paste behind the lines, you’ll know something about the person. With best wishes, and thanks always for your help,” followed by signature. A substantial retrospective of Blechman’s celebrated graphic work, featuring drawings, illustrations, advertising, animation, and New Yorker work. An especially appealing association copy linking Blechman with Vignelli, two major figures of postwar American graphic design, and with an inscription expressly acknowledging Vignelli’s help. From the estate and working library of Massimo and Lella Vignelli. Light bumping and rubbing to dust jacket, with half-inch closed tear to top edge of rear cover. Otherwise near fine.
First edition of this autobiographical survey of R.O. Blechman’s graphic oeuvre, published in 1980 by Hudson Hills Press. Square 4to (10.25× 10 inches), hardcover with dust jacket, 187 pages, profusely illustrated with more than 1,000 illustrations, over 100 in color. Foreword by Maurice Sendak; art direction by Bea Feitler. Inscribed by Blechman to Massimo Vignelli on the front free endpaper in his characteristically minute hand: “Massimo—now that you know about the paste behind the lines, you’ll know something about the person. With best wishes, and thanks always for your help,” followed by signature. A substantial retrospective of Blechman’s celebrated graphic work, featuring drawings, illustrations, advertising, animation, and New Yorker work. An especially appealing association copy linking Blechman with Vignelli, two major figures of postwar American graphic design, and with an inscription expressly acknowledging Vignelli’s help. From the estate and working library of Massimo and Lella Vignelli. Light bumping and rubbing to dust jacket, with half-inch closed tear to top edge of rear cover. Otherwise near fine.
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