Description: FASANELLA'S CITY: The Paintings of Ralph Fasanella with the Story of His Life and Art Author: Watson, Patrick Title: FASANELLA'S CITY: The Paintings of Ralph Fasanella with the Story of His Life and Art Publication: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1973 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. Inscribed by Ralph Fasanella to "Monty Python" on the front flyleaf, and also signed by his daughter, Gina Fasanella. From the library of revered English actor, comedian, musician, and writer Eric Idle, accompanied by a letter of provenance and a special bookmark. Idle (b.1943) is a founding member of the British comedy troupe Monty Python, as well as the parody rock group The Rutles, and is the writer of the music and lyrics for the hit Broadway musical Spamalot.Ralph Fasanella (1914-1997) was a working-class New Yorker and renowned painter of "social reality". Through his colorful and dense compositions, he depicted complex themes of social and political unrest, historic events, the importance of leisure, and the unique energy of New York City and its citizens. Quarto: [x], 148 p. with numerous illustrations (most color), including a folding panorama. Original green cloth binding, with gilt titles and decorative blind stamping. The dust jacket is a bit sun faded along the spine; otherwise very good. Very good / Very good. Seller ID: 77367 Subject: Artists Established in 1981, Johnson Rare Books & Archives offers a wide array of materials from fine first editions to holographic letters, vernacular photography, archives, and other cultural resources. Our bricks and mortar location in downtown Covina, The Book Shop, is located about 20 miles east of Los Angeles. The shop is open six days a week and houses an inventory of some 30,000 titles, ranging from the general second-hand to the truly antiquarian. As proud members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA), we uphold our association's code of ethics. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 172.5 USD
Location: Covina, California
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Author: Watson, Patrick
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf
Year Printed: 1973
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Signed
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
Original/Facsimile: Original
