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The Unique World of Mitsumasa Anno: Selected Works (1968-1977)

The Unique World of Mitsumasa Anno: Selected Works (1968-1977)

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Book Notes: White textured boards with red lettering clean; light handling marks. Binding tight; pages clean with bright color plates; orange endpapers. Dust jacket: chipping and small tears with paper loss at the head of the spine; edge wear along top and spine folds; light soiling and a faint mark on front flap near the price; price $19.95 present (not clipped).

Author(s): Mitsumasa Anno

Publication year: 1980

Binding: Hardcover

Language: English

Publisher: Philomel Books

Condition: Very Good
ISBN: 9780399207433

A selection of 41 paintings and drawings by Japanese artist and illustrator Mitsumasa Anno from the decade 1968-1977, each accompanied by a caption chosen by the artist from works of literature, science and philosophy. In his foreword Martin Gardner notes the kinship of Anno's surrealistic style and use of optical illusion with the work of Rene Magritte and M.C. Escher, and a postscript by the artist is included. The text was translated and adapted by Samuel Crowell Morse; the jacket notes Anno was born in 1926 in Tsuwano, Japan, and won First Prize for Graphic Excellence at the Bologna International Book Fair for this volume.

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    This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.

  • Very Good

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  • Good

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  • Acceptable

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  • As Described

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  • Dust Jacket Grading

    (A) Excellent
    The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.

    (B) Good
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    (C) Fair
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    (D) Poor
    Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.

    (F) As Is
    Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.