Graphic passion

By John Bidwell

Subjects: Matisse, henri, 1869-1954, Exhibitions, Criticism and interpretation, Arts, france, Illustrated books, Illustration of books, History, Artists' illustrated books

Description: "Recounts the publication history of nearly fifty books illustrated by Henri Matisse, including Lettres portugaises, Mallarmé's Poésies, and Matisse's own Jazz. Explores his illustration methods, typographic precepts, literary sensibilities, and opinions about the role of the artist in the publication process"--