Howard Hibbard – Michelangelo (The Folio Society, 2007) Edition note: Introduced by Michael Levey. A superb Folio Society edition of Howard Hibbard’s authoritative biography of Michelangelo Buonarroti, presenting the artist’s life and monumental achievements with over a hundred beautifully reproduced illustrations. Introduction: First published in 1974, Hibbard’s Michelangelo remains one of the most insightful and accessible studies of the Renaissance master. With a scholar’s precision and a storyteller’s sensitivity, Hibbard traces Michelangelo’s creative evolution — from his Florentine beginnings and the sculpting of David, to the triumph of the Sistine Chapel ceiling and The Last Judgment. Michael Levey’s introduction places Hibbard’s work within the broader context of Renaissance art scholarship, emphasizing its balance between critical rigor and visual splendor. Content: The book follows Michelangelo’s life chronologically, revealing the tension between his devotion to God and his ceaseless artistic ambition. Each section examines key works — sculptures, frescoes, and architectural masterpieces — with commentary that illuminates both technical mastery and emotional depth. Richly illustrated with full-colour reproductions of the Creation of Adam, the Medici Tombs, and the Pietà, this edition offers an intimate view of one of history’s greatest artistic minds. Features: • Publisher: The Folio Society, London • Year: 2007 • Author: Howard Hibbard • Introduction: Michael Levey • Binding: Pictorial hardcover featuring Michelangelo’s David, quarter-bound in brown cloth with gilt spine titling • Slipcase: Brown with gilt facsimile signature • Illustrations: Over 100 colour and monochrome reproductions • Paper: Heavy coated art paper for exceptional image clarity • Pages: 254 Condition: Excellent condition. Interior pages crisp and clean; binding firm and square. Slipcase shows minimal surface wear only. Shipping: Securely packed and shipped with tracking number.