Wyndham Lewis / The Art of Being Ruled 1st Edition 1989

Description: The Art of Being Ruled Author: Lewis, Wyndham Title: The Art of Being Ruled Publication: Santa Barbara: Black Sparrow Press, 1989 Edition: First Edition Description: Hardcover. One of 250 first edition trade hardcover copies, octavo size, 460 pp., review copy. Near Fine / fine. Percy Wyndham Lewis (1882-1957), an artist as well as an author, is known as the developer of "Vorticism" (so named by Ezra Pound), a style of geometric abstraction. He would eventually turn more and more to writing, and "is now regarded as a major British artist and writer of the twentieth century" (n.b., quote from Wiki). This volume one of the 250 trade hardcover copies, with the review slip from the publisher loosely laid in.___DESCRIPTION: Black cloth shelfback with illustrated paper boards, paper spine label, gold endpapers, coloured title page, with some black-and-white reproductions of illustrations by the author throughout; octavo size (9 1/4" by 6 1/4"), pagination: [1-4] 5-460; one of 250 trade hardcover copies (total hardbound edition 376). With original opaque acetate publisher's jacket. ___CONDITION: Volume near fine, with clean boards, straight corners without rubbing, a strong, square text block with solid hinges, the interior is clean and bright, and entirely free of prior owner markings; some wear to the bottom edge of the front board, else fine. The acetate jacket fine overall, clean, free of edgewear, with the usual light overall rubbing to the soft acetate. ___POSTAGE: International customers, please note that additional postage may apply as the standard does not always cover costs; please inquire for details. ___Swan's Fine Books is pleased to be a member of the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA and we stand behind every book we sell. Please contact us with any questions you may have, we are here to help. Seller ID: SB0233 Subject: Modern Literature Swan's Fine Books Walnut Creek, CA Swan's Fine Books is an open shop located in the San Francisco Bay Area. We offer quality used, collectible, and rare books in a wide variety of general interest subjects. While we specialize in illustrated books, fine press books, and Californiana, we have books in many areas. We are members of the leading bookselling organizations, including the ABAA, ILAB, and IOBA. Guarantee We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described. Shipping Our books are bubble-wrapped and securely packed in cardboard, with larger books always packed in a box. Our standard shipping is via Media Mail; expedited and international shipping is available, please contact us for a price quote BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items. Return Policies We cheerfully accept returns within 30 days, so long as the book(s) is/are returned in the same condition as when sent. Please give us advance notice of any book(s) you need to return, thank you.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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