Philip McCracken Art Book - Tacoma Art Museum & University of Washington Press 1980 Signed Hardcover - Perfect for Art Collectors & Pacific Northwest History Enthusiasts

Graham, Colin. Seattle. University of Washington Press. 1980.

English, First Edition, Near Fine SIGNED HC, quarto 11 1/2" X 8 3/1", 136 pp. 

ISBN: 0295957719

Near Fine quarter-bound with black cloth over brown cloth backing, stamped vertical silver gilt lettering to front panel and spine. Minor soiling to back cover, toning to pastedown, otherwise tightly bound, no markings throughout. Inscription and signature by Philip McCracken under black-and white photograph of the artist, "To Florence with kind regards, Philip, 1981." Near Fine cream dust jacket with image of artist’s sculptures, black lettering to cover and spine. Minor soiling to back cover, not price-clipped. Protected in a paper-backed Mylar sleeve. 136 pp. Issued in conjunction with 1980 Tacoma Art Museum solo exhibition for Guemes Island artist Philip McCracken. Introduction by Colin Graham, 8 full-color plates, 95 black-and-white plates. Laid in loose is card invitation for exhibit and a homemade Christmas card in the shape of a map of Guemes Island, signed “ the Mcrackens.” An extensive collection of McCracken’s sculptures, which combine abstract elements and stylized figures from nature, blending the Inuit influence with Abstract Expressionism.