Parkes: Drawings and Stone Lithographs

Parkes, Michael; Suzanne Graham. Parkes: Drawings and Stone Lithographs. Amsterdam: Steltman Editions, (1991). Second edition. 1/6000. Sm. folio. Maroon cloth in original color illustrated dust jacket. Frontispiece b/w photographic reproduction of the artist. “This book is a record of nine years of lithographic exploration by Michael Parkes. The reproductions of his lithographs and drawings show the many sides of his artistic personality, from the whimsical to the somberly haunting…In his frank responses to interview questions, Parkes provides an engaging glimpse of what goes on during the conception and creation of a work of art. For anyone interested in or curious about stone lithography, the book will enlighten as it delights…As they follow through Parkes’ eyes the making of a stone lithograph, they will see clearly what an original graphic entails.” Introduction by Suzanne Graham. Profusely illustrated with color and b/w photographic reproductions. Tail of spine slightly bumped. Very minor creasing to small parts of dj edges, otherwise in near fine to fine condition. vg. Hardcover. (26703) $65