Brandes, Co (editor) - Levende Kunst. Nederlandsch maandschrift , gewijd aan de hedendaagsche bouwkunst,

Den Haag, 1918. Linnengeb., 246 pp. Jaargang 1. Nederlandsch maandschrift , gewijd aan de hedendaagsche bouwkunst, Nijverheidskunst en alle verdere kunstuitingen, welke in verband staan met onze samenleving. Year I, 1918. (28 x 19,5 cm). 246 pp., profusely illustrated with gravure photo reproductions. Original publisher's cloth (spine a bit rubbed, a bit waterstained in lower margin). First year of this this short-lived periodical for architecture, arts, and applied arts, edited by Co Brandes (and later Jan Wils), profusely illustrated with high quality plates depicting exteriors, interiors, metal work, jewelry, furniture, paintings, etc. Only four more issues were published. Contributions (text and illustrations) by Co Brandes, Jan Wils, Kropholler, Bromberg, Huszar, Fokker, Vantongerloo, Huib Hoste, Zwollo, Toorop, Berlage, Piet Zwart (designs for embroidery!), Han Groenewegen, W.Verschoor (garden city Voorschoten), etc. Some occasional slight waterstaining in outer margins. Rare.