Aubrey Beardsley Libri

In this step-by-step course the author shares his fund of knowledge, acquired over 30 years as a professional photographer. The book is planned around 70 projects to provide the reader with a steadily-growing command of the subject, building up from a basic understanding of how the camera works towards a mastery of advanced techniques. The aim is to teach only what the reader needs to know at each stage, with technical information introduced progressively, to avoid unnecessary and confusing detail. The advice is intended for use with the latest compact cameras as well as with SLRs.

In the brief span of his life and career, Aubrey Beardsley (1872–98) galvanized public attention in 1890s London with his exotic renderings of subjects, which often projected the sensual and the grotesque. This splendid volume brings together the best of Beardsley's work — a rich selection ranging from illustrations for Laclos's Les Liaisons Dangereuses and Balzac's La Comédie Humaine to magazine cover designs, book plate silhouettes, title-page ornaments, and delightful mini-portraits of major composers. Also included are two photographs of the artist, consisting of private portrait studies by Frederick H. Evans.Over 180 beautifully reproduced black-and-white plates capture the uniqueness of Beardsley's vision and reveal the seductive power of his art. Among the illustrations are brilliantly conceived vignettes from Le Morte D'arthur, Venus and Tannhäuser, Salome, and Lucian's True History as well as enchanting creations for The Yellow Book (an influential British arts quarterly), and much more.Characterized by bold black masses, elongated shapes, and sensually provocative figures, these works are the product of a remarkable individual style that transformed the art of illustration. Reproduced here in an inexpensive high-quality format, they are certain to thrill not only Beardsley enthusiasts but anyone interested in the early years of modern graphic art.

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Aubrey Beardsley's letters from his final months offer a poignant glimpse into his thoughts as he faced tuberculosis and impending death at just 25. These correspondences reveal his humor, creativity, and reflections on art, providing a personal perspective on the struggles and insights of a significant figure in late 19th and early 20th-century art. The collection includes a preface by Leonard Smithers, a close friend who helped preserve Beardsley's legacy. This facsimile reprint serves to honor the cultural importance of Beardsley's work.

Aubrey Beardsley, famous by his early twenties, died aged 25 leaving an immense volume of work behind. This collection provides an opportunity to view Beardsley's mature work. It aims to enable the reader to distinguish between the genuine and the hundreds of spurious pastiches attributed to him.

The narrative unfolds through Lucian's fantastical voyage, where he encounters surreal elements such as rivers of wine, anthropomorphic trees, and interstellar battles. This unique blend of satire and adventure challenges the boundaries of truth, as Lucian himself cautions readers about the dubious authenticity of his tales. With its imaginative scenarios and playful approach to storytelling, the book stands out as a timeless work that pushes the limits of literary convention.

A rare example of a literary work where text, typography, and illustration perfectly complement one another. Created during Beardsley's Romantic period, the rich, textural contrasts of his drawings are a wonderful match for the delicate fancy of Pope's poem. "These drawings . . . can scarcely be matched in English literature." — R. A. Walker.Reprint of the original 1896 edition.

This antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of an original work, preserving its historical significance despite potential imperfections like marks and flawed pages. It reflects a commitment to protecting and promoting literature, ensuring that culturally important texts remain accessible in high-quality modern editions that honor the original content.