This is a vintage 1974 book by Coy Ludwig titled Maxfield Parrish. Hardcover. Published by Watson-Guptill Publications, New York. Printed in Japan. SIZE: 9 1/2" x 12". 224 pages. A compendium of the life and work of Maxfield Parrish, this book is an essential part of a Parrish library. For the collector, the publisher has included a value guide to some of the products that bear Parrish images. Examples of Parrish's most famous book illustrations are shown, including selections from Mother Goose in Prose and the Arabian Nights. Also included are his famous magazine covers - from Life, Collier's, Harper's Weekly, etc., as well as all the landscapes that he painted for Brown and Bigelow, who reproduced them as calendars every year from 1936 to 1963. One of the highlights of the book is the chapter on Parrish's technique, examining in depth his materials, favorite methods, and unique way of painting. In addition, there is a lengthy excerpt from an unpublished manuscript by Maxfield Parrish, Jr., explaining step-by-step his father's glazing technique and use of photography in his work. This definitive study also contains numerous revealing excerpts from Parrish's unpublished correspondence with family, friends, and clients. ****** We provide in-house shipping. Low shipping costs! Combine items to save even more! Click on the Shipping tab below for details.

Inside: Excellent condition. Cloth covers: Excellent condition except for some fading at the very top and bottom edges. Dust jacket: Very good condition except for some shelf wear, a few light scratches, and some light scrunching on the top and bottom edges.