'Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers' - Charles W.Eliot
Artist: Pablo Picasso Author: Luis Miguel Dominguin (intro.) & Georges Boudaille Publisher: Thames & Hudson Date: 1961 Condition: The first edition, with the artist-designed printed colour linen boards and retaining the original slipcase. Some foxing to the front and back boards and tanning to the spine. Internally a clean and complete copy, extensively illustrated with colour reproductions after Picasso's original drawings and paintings, printed by Mourlot. Text in Spanish (intro.) and English
A wonderfully produced book, reproducing an extensive series of works by Picasso on the theme of bullfights and bullfighters. An important subject for the artist and including an introduction by the bullfighter Luis Miguel Dominguin, this book draws on Picasso's work on the theme over a ten year period. Produced with incredibly high production values for the time, it is quite a landmark publication.
