Description: A DISTRACTION OF WITSGeorge Rylands, Selection and IntroductionDrawings By Michael AyrtonAssociation: Monroe Wheeler notation on first free end paper; from the Library of Monroe Wheeler Book Description: Cambridge, England: University Printer (Cambridge), 1958; Printed by the University Printer for friends in printing and publishing for Christmas 1958; limited to 500 copies, original decorated paper over boards, with a gilt-lettered red leather spine label; 8vo. Unpaginated [38] p. [11] leaves of plates. 'An inspired selection from Cambridge writers of the first Elizabethan age and eleven drawings, no less inspired, by a sympathetic artist of the second'. Selected and introduced by George Rylands (1902-1999) with drawings by Michael Ayrton (1921-1975). Book Condition: Near Very Good with the Binding tight; boards/spine square/flat; some wear and tanning to boards, still well-preserved overall; interior pages have light staining/foxing. Notation on ffep in Monroe Wheeler's hand (enlarged in the last photo here). Additional Information: From the library of Monroe WheelerMonroe Wheeler (1899-1988), former Director of Exhibitions and Publications at The Museum of Modern Art (1939-1967) was born in Evanston, Illinois and began his interest in publishing and book design early in his life. In the 1920s, before his long and active career as Director of Exhibitions and Publications at the Museum, Wheeler was part of the American expatriate literary community in Paris during the 1920s in France and co-founded the publishing firm Harrison of Paris. His relationship with American novelist and longtime companion Glenway Wescott (1901-1987) lasted from 1919 until Wescott's death. Cavemodern was founded in 2005 as a home for important "modern" books and works on paper. "Cave" meant a home for both the tangible touch of beautiful objects and a cozy virtual den for armchair exploration. "Modern" starts with the art and literature that went beyond realistic depictions to expressive use of color, non-traditional materials, and new techniques and mediums. Our focus has evolved to be on important pieces by cultural innovators that take their work in new, unexpected, and modern directions.
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Restocking Fee: No
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Year Printed: 1958
Modified Item: Yes
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Topic: Literature, Modern
Binding: Fine Binding
Region: Europe
Origin: English
Illustrator: Michael Ayrton
Original/Reproduction: Original
Author: George Rylands
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Personalized: Yes
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Modification Description: Notation on ffep in Monroe Wheeler's hand (enlarged in the last photo here).
Signed: No
Publisher: University Printer (Cambridge)
Place of Publication: Cambridge
Special Attributes: Personalized, 1st Edition, Illustrated, Luxury Edition
