Description: The Gentle Art of Making Enemies: As Pleasingly Exemplified in May Instances, Wherein the Serious Ones of the Earth, Carefully Exasperated, Have Beeen prettily Spurred on the Unseemliness and Indiscretion, While Overcome by an Undue Sense of Right Author: [WHISTLER, James McNeill] Title: The Gentle Art of Making Enemies: As Pleasingly Exemplified in May Instances, Wherein the Serious Ones of the Earth, Carefully Exasperated, Have Beeen prettily Spurred on the Unseemliness and Indiscretion, While Overcome by an Undue Sense of Right Publication: New York: G.P. Putnam's Sons, 1916 Description: Hardcover. Later printing. Gilt-decorated papercovered boards with gilt-stamped mustard cloth spine. Unopened pages, hinges repaired with cloth tape, boards and spine toned with chipping at the edges, good only. Whistler's details of his libel suit against the critic John Ruskin, who in an 1877 published review of Whistler's painting "Nocturne in Black and Gold: The Falling Rocket" had written: "I have seen, and heard, much of Cockney impudence before now; but never expected to hear a coxcomb ask two hundred guineas for flinging a pot of paint in the public's face." The lawsuit nearly ruined both parties - ultimately the artist was awarded a single farthing in damages and the court costs were split. Whistler had counted on many artists to stand witness at the trial but most declined, fearing the impact on their reputations. Seller ID: 545189 Between the Covers Between the Covers has been selling books for more than 30 years. Today we offer a wide ranging inventory, from Modern First Editions to General Used Books to Rare Archival Collections. We are active members of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB). 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 books 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.
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Author: WHISTLER, James McNeill
Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons
Year Printed: 1916
Binding: Cloth
Language: English
