9780950731803 - Stedman's Kendal (3 resultados)

Hard Cover. Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. Numerous Full Page Drawings Ilustrador. First Edition. Dust jacket complete, slight wear to edges. Green cloth with bright gilt titling on spine. No ownership inscription. 40 black and white illustrations by Karl Stedman. From the Introduction Why 'Stedman's Kendal'? - simply because it is a very personal view of this complex town. I haven't necessarily selected buildings of particular architectural interest or buildings of known antiquity - I've chosen to draw buildings that appeal to me. They are not evenly distributed around the town and I am sure that I have omitted a multitude of interesting and attractive structures, but these are all buildings that have made me stop and look. It may have been some obvious architectural feature that has stopped me in my tracks, but more often than not it has been the sheer atmosphere, the light and shade, the rich texture of the stone and plaster work, or strangely enough the sparkle of Kendal. The town is a grey town, and looked at from the Castle How late on a Summer evening, with smoke settling on the rooftops you could be excused for calling it dull - but get down amongst the houses and, like diamonds they are many facetted. The stones, sharp-cut, reflect the light in fascinating ways. The more you look - the more you see. In settling down to transfer these walls to paper, I've more than once had the uncanny feeling that some mastercraftsman has arranged the stones, lichen, moss and fern in some involved and satisfying pattern. There is a peace about these buildings, a tranquility reaching through the years. It may have been the skill of the builders of the past or it may be that nature has a way in time of mellowing, crumbling, absorbing, insinuating herself in devious ways until she is satisfied with the unified whole - but without a doubt, in a large number of the many drawings I've done of Kendal the trees have a strange way of complimenting the buildings. Certainly husband and wife, after a lifetime together come to resemble each other. I wonder if, by the same token in some intangible way, tree, bush, building and town agree despite battle and bulldozer, to put on a pleasing face. Kendal is a gateway to the Lakes and as with gateways - you pass through - the many signs, lights and waving arms hurry you through. The road is straight and there is little encouragement to dawdle. The Auld Grey Town stands back - has no part in this hustle, hiding her treasures in ginnel and yard. Kendal is not precocious, you'll not be beguiled into pausing - but if you do, I'll guarantee you'll not regret it. Size: Obl Sm 4to.

Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condición: Very Good. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Very Good. First Edition. Signed by Author. Size: A4 Landscape. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket worn at edges, small chips and tears. Dust Jacket un-clipped. Edges browned slightly. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Art & Design; Britain/UK; Crafts & Hobbies. Signed by Author. ISBN: 0950731803. ISBN/EAN: 9780950731803. All our pictures shown here are of the actual item, not stock photos. Inventory No: 23215. For further info on this title, click on the "Contact Seller" button within this listing. We will try to reply within 24 hours. Otherwise you can order right now (inclusive of shipping options) from the "Add to Basket" button to the right.

Hardcover. Condición: Fine. Estado de la sobrecubierta: Fine. 1st Edition. 1st edition. Fine hardback copy in Fine jacket. Landscape 8vo / oblong. Illustrated ink-drawings of Kendal, Cumbria.