Book #19279

Masters Of Caricature, From Hogarth And Gillray To Scarfe And Levine - 1st Edition/1st Printing

William Feaver, Ann Gould

Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Fine in Near Fine dust jacket
Edition: First Edition; First Printing
Publisher: New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981.
ISBN: 0394509048

Price: $50.00

First edition/first printing in about Fine condition in Near Fine dust-jacket with trivial fading to spine and light chipping to head of spine.

This book is a history of caricature, from the 17th century masters Hogarth and Gillray to the 20th century masters Scarfe and Levine. The authors trace the development of caricature from its roots in political satire to its modern incarnations as a form of entertainment. They discuss the various techniques and techniques that caricature artists use to make their work unique and entertaining.; B&W and Color Illustrations; 8vo.