Surrealism in England. Towards a Dictionary of Surrealism in England. Followed by a Chronology.
by REMY, Michel
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About This Item
Nancy.: Groupe - Edition Marges., 1978.. Original orange paper wrappers with printed titles in black to front cover.. Oblong 12mo. (146 x 210 mm).. Leaf with title, leaf with introduction by Remy and text illustrated with 16 monochrome vignette reproductions, final leaf with justification. A very scarce copy with a presentation from the author.From the edition limited to 300 copies, with this one of 50 signed and numbered in ink by Remy.Remy's presentation is executed in blue ink on the title: 'To John Lyle / in the name of Surrealism / ALIVE / Michel Remy'.Remy's text takes the form of a dictionary illustrated with examples of the work of various English Surrealists followed by a chronology (1924 - 1967) with a particular focus on Surrealism in England.COPAC lists two copies: at the British Library and the Tate; OCLC adds a copy at the University of Lorraine, Nancy.
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- Bookseller
- Sims Reed Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 45578
- Title
- Surrealism in England. Towards a Dictionary of Surrealism in England. Followed by a Chronology.
- Author
- REMY, Michel
- Format/Binding
- Original orange paper wrappers with printed titles in black to front cover.
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Groupe - Edition Marges.
- Place of Publication
- Nancy.
- Date Published
- 1978.
- Pages
- [15 leaves; pp. 25].
- Size
- Oblong 12mo. (146 x 210 mm).
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- Wrappers
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- Vignette
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- 12mo
- A duodecimo is a book approximately 7 by 4.5 inches in size, or similar in size to a contemporary mass market paperback. Also...