Howard Pyle: His Life - His Work (Two Volumes)
by: Paul Preston Davis and Howard Pyle

Hardcover. New Castle DE, Oak Knoll Press, 1st, 2004, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Two volumes, hardcovers with dust jacket, 872 pages. Burgundy cloth covered boards with gilt text stamping on the spines. Each is a quarto of 12 by 9 inches. At the dawn of the 20th century, Howard Pyle was America's most famous and influential illustrator. Through the illustrated pages of Harper's, Scribner's and Century magazines, the American public first became acquainted with the illustrator that they would come to love. Both by example and through his teaching, Pyle molded and influenced generations of young artists who have continued his unique vision of illustration far beyond his own lifetime. Published 93 years after the death of Howard Pyle, this book celebrates the enduring and far-reaching achievements of America's foremost illustrator. Illustrated with over 3300 images, this important research tool represents the complete record of all known Howard Pyle illustrations, hundreds of which have not been reproduced since their original publication over 100 years ago. DUE TO WEIGHT, This is a heavy and oversized book and will require extra shipping. International customers please ask for a shipping quote before purchasing.