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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice older book in good condition. Pages in good condition. Dustcover has some wear and tear. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> In a changing America some things change very little. A Thanksgiving dinner a sol- dier’s return from war a father awaiting the birth of his child a boy’s first haircut… these are just a few of the aspects of American life that Norman Rockwell has chosen to depict. Norman Rockwell’s first Saturday Evening Post cover appeared over half a century ago in May of 1916 when the artist was just twenty-one. And with that cover began the career of one of the few living American artists whose name and work are both known and loved by millions of Americans. NORMAN ROCKWELL ILLUSTRATOR was first published 25 years ago. Today it is a rare collector’s volume and virtually unavailable. This new anniversary edition published ex actly as it first appeared with all the fine color plates and fascinating marginal draw- ings created by Rockwell especially for this book documents both the life and work of an artist who has portrayed the ‘American man’-his dreams his triumphs his failures pleasures and trials with sure perfection and obvious affection. There is much to be seen and much to be enjoyed in these pages-a visit with Rock- well at his home and studio a chance to see exactly how he created his famous Post covers and dozens of anecdotes told by the artist himself. All the many sides of Rockwell’s art are described and docu- mented: his portraits and unending search for the right model; the technical tricks he uses in painting; what paintings have given him the greatest professional satisfaction; the often unpredictable reactions of the American public to his Post covers; his superb murals calendars advertisements book and magazine illustrations. (MP)