Author: BEARE, GEOFFREY
Title: Heath Robinson's Commercial Art. A Compendium of His Advertising Work
Description: London: Lund Humphries Publishers, 2017. First Edition. Original Boards. ISBN: 1848222165. With b/w & coloured plates & illustrations. Light wear & light soiling to spine, covers, corners & dustjacket. ; Published by Lund Humphries in 2017, this book takes a comprehensive look at the advertising work of Heath Robinson, an artist fondly remembered for his whimsically inventive illustrations. Despite being best known for his elaborate contraptions and gently comic drawings that have delighted generations, Robinson's versatility as a commercial artist has remained largely underappreciated. This meticulously researched and lavishly illustrated compendium brings Robinson's commercial art into the spotlight for the first time, featuring over 256 pages of both color and black & white illustrations. It serves as a testament to Robinson's creative genius in applying his unique style to the realm of advertising, showcasing his ability to infuse humor and inventiveness into everyday products and services. This book is a treasure trove for admirers of Robinson's work and those interested in the history of advertising art; Quarto ; 256 pages. Near Fine in Very Good+ dust jacket .

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