John Hedgecoe / Henry Moore - Henry Moore - 1968-1968

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Henry Moore, a first edition hardcover monograph by John Hedgecoe and Henry Moore, published in 1968 by Thomas Nelson in English, 524 pages on art and photography, with a protective case, in good condition.

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historic photographic monograph titled Henry Moore, co-signed by the great British sculptor Henry Moore together with the famous photographer John Hedgecoe. Published originally in 1968, this imposing art book represents one of the most intimate and complete visual documents on the life, the studio, and the creative process of the sculptor

Year of publication: 1968 (published simultaneously by Thomas Nelson in London and by Simon and Schuster in New York).
Authors: The photographs and editorial care are by John Hedgecoe, longtime friend of the sculptor and professor at the Royal College of Art. The text and internal comments are written directly by Henry Moore.
Number of pages: 524 pages in total, rich with archival black-and-white photographic reproductions, close-up details of the monumental sculptures, his drawings, and his famous country shelters
The signature belongs to a pair of exceptional historical and cultural significance: Sir Georg Solti and his wife, Lady Valerie Solti.Sir Georg Solti (1912–1997) was one of the greatest and most famous conductors of the twentieth century, renowned music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House in London, as well as a winner of 31 Grammy Awards.Valerie Solti (born Pitts) was a noted BBC television host, journalist, and active British philanthropist.

historic photographic monograph titled Henry Moore, co-signed by the great British sculptor Henry Moore together with the famous photographer John Hedgecoe. Published originally in 1968, this imposing art book represents one of the most intimate and complete visual documents on the life, the studio, and the creative process of the sculptor

Year of publication: 1968 (published simultaneously by Thomas Nelson in London and by Simon and Schuster in New York).
Authors: The photographs and editorial care are by John Hedgecoe, longtime friend of the sculptor and professor at the Royal College of Art. The text and internal comments are written directly by Henry Moore.
Number of pages: 524 pages in total, rich with archival black-and-white photographic reproductions, close-up details of the monumental sculptures, his drawings, and his famous country shelters
The signature belongs to a pair of exceptional historical and cultural significance: Sir Georg Solti and his wife, Lady Valerie Solti.Sir Georg Solti (1912–1997) was one of the greatest and most famous conductors of the twentieth century, renowned music director of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and the Royal Opera House in London, as well as a winner of 31 Grammy Awards.Valerie Solti (born Pitts) was a noted BBC television host, journalist, and active British philanthropist.

Details

Number of books
1
Subject
Art, Photography
Book title
Henry Moore
Author/ Illustrator
John Hedgecoe / Henry Moore
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1968
Publication year youngest item
1968
Edition
1st Edition
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Thomas Nelson
Binding/ Material
Hardback
Extras
Slipcase
Number of pages
524
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