philip pavia editor (2 resultados)

Paperback. Condición: Brand New. reprint edition. 115 pages. 7.25x5.00x0.25 inches. In Stock.

Soft cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. 1st Edition. Lot of 4 'It Is' A Magazine for Abstract Art, Vol 1-4, 1958-59 Scarce From the library and collection of the poet Nathaniel Tarn: This is a rare, 4-issue bundle of 'It Is'. A Magazine for Abstract Art, edited by Philip Pavia and published between 19581965. This influential periodical was a defining voice of Abstract Expressionism and featured original essays, statements, and artwork from major 20th-century artists and thinkers including Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline, Robert Motherwell, Jackson Pollock, Helen Frankenthaler, and more. These issues capture the heart of New York's postwar art movement and include artist interviews, panel discussions, poetry, and rare visual documentation of the era. Publisher: Second Half Publishing, New York Format: Softcover, quarto size Language: English Issues included: Issue 1 (Spring 1958), Issue 2 (Fall 1958), Issue 3 (Spring 1959), Issue 4 (Autumn 1959) Total published: 6 issues (19581965) this is a 4-issue partial set Features original covers and full content, unabridged Highly collectible, limited circulation Essays, artist statements, and panel transcripts Reproductions of artworks in black-and-white and color Contributions from artists such as Willem de Kooning, Franz Kline, Robert Motherwell, Helen Frankenthaler, Jackson Pollock, and others Inclusion of writings by cultural figures like André Breton, John Cage, and Allen Ginsberg Condition: All four issues are in excellent vintage condition. Pages are clean, bindings are strong, and covers show only minimal shelf wear consistent with careful storage. No markings, tears, or loose pages. Note- the 4th volume has light pencil writing on the cover, it looks like Tarns handwriting. Additionally, this is volume shows the most wear along the spine. Although it has more wear, the volume is solid. See photos for additional detail.