Morgan Library & Museum publishes Treasures from the Nationalmuseum of Sweden, The Collections of Count Tessin

The Morgan Library & Museum is pleased to announce the publication of Treasures from the Nationalmuseum of Sweden, The Collections of Count Tessin, by Colin B. Bailey, Carina Fryklund, John Marciari, Magnus Olausson, and Jennifer Tonkovich. The core holdings of the Nationalmuseum, Sweden, were assembled by Count Carl Gustaf Tessin (1696–1770), a diplomat and one of the great art collectors of his day. On assignment in … Continue reading Morgan Library & Museum publishes Treasures from the Nationalmuseum of Sweden, The Collections of Count Tessin

Special Offer: The Drawings of Abraham Bloemaert: Supplement by Jaap Bolten

— Master Drawings — Volume 55, Number 1 March 2017 The Drawings of Abraham Bloemaert: Supplement by Jaap Bolten SPECIAL OFFER $35 with free shipping Offer valid until 15 January 2017*   The issue is a supplement to the author’s 2007 catalogue raisonné of Bloemaert’s drawings. Order at www.masterdrawings.org *Thereafter $45 plus postage Continue reading Special Offer: The Drawings of Abraham Bloemaert: Supplement by Jaap Bolten

Fortunato Depero’s “Depero Futurista” facsimile Kickstarter campaign / Steve Kroeter, Designers & Books

The Kickstarter campaign for The Bolted Book facsimile is now live: HERE Fortunato Depero’s 1927 book, Depero Futurista—also known as The Bolted Book—is widely recognized as a tour de force of avant-garde book-making. For those of you who believe in the value of facsimile editions, my colleagues at Designers & Books and I are happy to announce that today we are launching a campaign on Kickstarter … Continue reading Fortunato Depero’s “Depero Futurista” facsimile Kickstarter campaign / Steve Kroeter, Designers & Books

Mullen Books Announces Occasional Catalog / Kevin Mullen

Mullen Books, of Columbia, PA announces the posting of a Fall Sale catalogue on their website. The catalogue presents over 200 esoteric items noteworthy for their scarcity and price. ARLIS/NA members are encouraged to download the catalogue from our website and spend some quality time with some quality offerings! Mullen Books specializes in books on the humanities, with a 25 year emphasis on the arts. … Continue reading Mullen Books Announces Occasional Catalog / Kevin Mullen

Designers & Books / Steve Kroeter

I am happy and grateful to have this chance to introduce myself to the ARLIS community. Because I believe that books are important sources of creative inspiration for the art and design communities, in 2011 I launched the website Designers & Books. The core idea behind Designers & Books is to ask internationally esteemed designers (architects, fashion designers, graphic designers, interior designers, product designers, etc.) … Continue reading Designers & Books / Steve Kroeter

Rembrandt’s First Masterpiece / Heidi Hass, The Morgan Library and Museum

The Morgan Library & Museum is pleased to announce the publication of Rembrandt’s First Masterpiece, by Per Rumberg with Holm Bevers. Rembrandt’s Judas Returning the Thirty Pieces of Silver has long been recognized as the artist’s first mature work – his first masterpiece. Completed when he was only 23 years old, the painting demonstrates the characteristics that would make Rembrandt famous, particularly his exceptional ability … Continue reading Rembrandt’s First Masterpiece / Heidi Hass, The Morgan Library and Museum

Dreams in Dust, The Pastels of Lucas Samaras / Heidi Hass, The Morgan Library & Museum

The Morgan Library & Museum is pleased to announce the publication of Dreams in Dust, The Pastels of Lucas Samaras, by Isabelle Dervaux with a contribution by Margaret Holben Ellis and Lindsey Tyne. Although American artist Lucas Samaras’s reputation rests primarily on his sculptures and photographs, he is also a remarkable draftsman who has produced a considerable body of work on paper throughout his career. … Continue reading Dreams in Dust, The Pastels of Lucas Samaras / Heidi Hass, The Morgan Library & Museum

New publication: Boucher’s Drawings : Who and What Were They For?

Published by the Drawing Institute, The Morgan Library & Museum Softcover 6 x 9 inches, 64 pages 30 color illustrations $20.00 ISBN: 978-0-87598-167-3 April 2016 The Drawing Institute at The Morgan Library & Museum is pleased to announce the publication of: Boucher’s Drawings : Who and What Were They For? by Alastair Laing The Annual Thaw Lecture 2015 François Boucher was one of the most prolific … Continue reading New publication: Boucher’s Drawings : Who and What Were They For?

New book on Amelia E. Barr / Richard Minsky

Librarians whose constituency includes Women’s Studies, Book History, American Literature, Material Culture, or Decorative Arts may be interested in my newest work,  American Publishers’ Bindings on the Books of Amelia E. Barr 1882-1919.  Amelia Barr was an important and influential advocate of women’s rights. Now widely forgotten, she was one of the most popular women authors in America at the turn of the 20th century. … Continue reading New book on Amelia E. Barr / Richard Minsky

New publication announcement: Cutting Edge Art in Havana

Cutting Edge Art in Havana : 100 Cuban Artists / Mayret González-Martínez, Yoanna Toledo-Leyva. –    Philadelphia, PA : ATLA Group, LTD, 322 p. with 487 color ill. 23cm. (2015) (ISBN 9780986443336) (pbk) Book Webpage: https://ARTempoCuba.com/cutting-edge-havana/ Details on Publisher: ATLA Group, Ltd 1720 N. 5th Street #T-204 Philadelphia, PA, 19122 USA Contact: Anthony Rubenstein, tony@artempocuba.com Price:  $59.95 Available from:  Ingram Books  & Amazon & Worldwide Books … Continue reading New publication announcement: Cutting Edge Art in Havana