Textiles: Art of Mankind: The Art of Mankind

Thames & Hudson, London, 2012. First Edition. Hardcover (illustrated Boards). Very Good Condition/No Dust Jacket. Illustrator: Photographic. Introduction by author notes, further reading, resources, acknowledgements, picture credits and index. Sage coloured end pages. The text is illustrated with colour photography throughout. Cream-coloured place marker has no damage. Illustrated boards with gilt coloured embossed titles to the front panel and back strip. Sage coloured 4 inch wide wrapper to the rear panel. Quoting from the rear wrapper " ... By juxtaposing historical and contemporary pieces from around the world – from ancient embroidered panels to cutting-edge, digitally printed fabrics – the author highlights an unbroken story of skill and invention stretching back thousands of years." A little rubbing of the book edges and panels. The wrapper on the rear panel has become a little rubbed, particularly on the lower edge. Size: 4to 9¾" - 12" tall. [12], 13 - 568 pages,. Please refer to accompanying picture (s). Illustrator: Photographic. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Over 3 kilos. Category: Art & Design; ISBN: 0500516456. ISBN/EAN: 9780500516454. Inventory No: 0288021. . 9780500516454