Description: Ecce Homo by George Grosz, Introduction by Lee Revens, illustrated profusely with 100 amazing, large, full-page George Grosz artworks, including 16 bright color water-colors, Published by Jack Brussel, New York, USA, 1965, 1st American Edition (with "1965" only date stated on Copyright Page and dustjacket front flap with $35.00 US orig. price; see pics), 1965, Bound by H. Wolff, Printed by Mahoney and Roese, USA, Oversized Hardcover Book with Dustjacket, approx. 15" x 11" x 1.25", about 240 Pages, in English Language only, This is a vintage book from 1965 on the work of George Grosz (1893 -- 1959), German artist known especially for his caricatural drawings and paintings of Berlin life in the 1920's. In his drawings -- usually in pen and ink -- which he sometimes developed further with watercolor, Grosz did much to create the image most have of Berlin and the Weimar Republic in the 1920s. Corpulent businessmen, wounded soldiers, prostitutes, sex crimes and orgies were his great subjects. (from Publishers) It is an outstanding visual memoir, with 100 large, full-page artworks. Book is a reprinted version of the 1923 edition (with all of the original illustrations) which originally brought legal action against Grosz for defaming public morals in Germany in the 1920's. See actual book in ebay pics above. This is a nice, rare, vintage, huge, 1st English-language Edition, hardback book in nice condition. Very Good Plus Condition Book w/ Good Condition Dustjacket [ Dustjacket is edge-worn w/tiny tears at top and bottom edges, Dustjacket is also slightly discolored from minor handling, Book pages have 7 or 8 small smudges in the margins (See Pics); otherwise, book is very clean, unmarked, solid, well-bound, square with sharp corners, tight with strong hinges, and sharply printed with 100 amazing, large, full-page George Grosz artworks, including 16 bright color water-colors ] about 240 pages, Oversized: approx. 15" x 11" x 1.25", marbled white cloth covers, embossed gilt titles, Hardcover Book with Dustjacket PLEASE NOTE: BOOK WAS TOO LARGE FOR MY SCANNER; AND MY PICTURES ARE ONLY PARTIAL PICTURES OF THE ACTUAL BOOK. PLEASE READ "FULL DESCRIPTION" FOR MORE DETAILS. Welcome international Ebay Shoppers.I will reduce combined shipping. Also, domestic shipping will include a USPS tracking number.Please visit my other auctions (including other books on ebay: search for category: "books" in my store), and email any questions. Thanks for looking! I try to describe my items thoroughly, but buyers may still need more information than I provide. Shipping costs can be expensive to my small auction business. Please ask any questions to be sure before you buy. Thanks.
Price: 21.99 USD
Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland
End Time: 2024-12-24T15:21:13.000Z
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Binding: Hardcover
Place of Publication: New York, USA
Introduction by: Lee Revens
Publisher: Jack Brussel
Subject: Art & Photography
Year Printed: 1965
Original/Facsimile: Original
Book Measures (in Inches): 15" x 11" x 1.25"
Year: 1969
Language: English
Illustrator: George Grosz
Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Dust Jacket, Illustrated, Vintage
Size Measures (in Inches): 12.25" x 10.25" x 1.75",
Region: World
Original/Reproduction: Original
Author: George Grosz
Topic: George Grosz Art
Unit Quantity: 1
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Character Family: Uncensored Art
