Here is the first major monograph on the African-American artist Thornton Dial, a man who has been "making things...just for myself" for much of his life. In 1987, Alabama artist Lonnie Holley heard about Dial, met him, and introduced him to Atlanta art collector William Arnett and his son Paul. Since then, his fantastic objects have attracted increasing notice within the art world. Using a variety of materials--scrap metal, rope, carpeting, canvas, wood, and paint--held together with industrial sealing compound, Dial ...
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Here is the first major monograph on the African-American artist Thornton Dial, a man who has been "making things...just for myself" for much of his life. In 1987, Alabama artist Lonnie Holley heard about Dial, met him, and introduced him to Atlanta art collector William Arnett and his son Paul. Since then, his fantastic objects have attracted increasing notice within the art world. Using a variety of materials--scrap metal, rope, carpeting, canvas, wood, and paint--held together with industrial sealing compound, Dial creates powerful, richly textured assemblages. His primary symbol is the tiger with which he represents the African-American mate.
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Add this copy of Thornton Dial: Image of the Tiger to cart. $31.50, very good condition, Sold by Mullen Books, Inc. ABAA / ILAB rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Marietta, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc.
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VG/VG: Exlibrary book. Sticker at the base of the spine on the dust jacket. Stamp and pencil mark on front free end page. Stamp on back free end page. Sticker on back pasted end page. Crimson stamped cloth, black & color illus. dust jacket, 160 pp., 122 color plates, 6 BW illus. Issued in conjunction with an exhibition of tiger-inspired art rendered by American artist Thornton Dial (1928-2016). This is the first major monograph on his art. "Using a variety of materials--scrap metal, rope, carpeting, canvas, wood, and paint--held together with industrial sealing compound, Dial creates powerful, richly textured narrative assemblages. His primary symbol is the tiger, with which he represents the African-American male, notably Dial himself, as he encounters life. Along the way, the artist comments on a broad range of social issues." (dj) With essays by Thomas McEvilley, Amiri Baraka (LeRoi Jones), and Henry Pillsbury, and many vibrant examples of Dial's craft. A terrific introduction to an author you may not know.
Add this copy of Thornton Dial: Image of the Tiger to cart. $34.89, fair condition, Sold by ThriftBooks-Reno rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Reno, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by ABRAMS.
Add this copy of Thornton Dial: Image of the Tiger to cart. $40.88, good condition, Sold by Bookcase rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Carlisle, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1993 by Harry N Abrams Inc, US.
Add this copy of Thornton Dial Image of the Tiger to cart. $50.00, like new condition, Sold by Ira Joel Haber rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Brooklyn, NY, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Harry N. Abrams/Museum of American Folk Art.
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Fine in Fine jacket. 1st Printing. Large lavish look at the African American self taught painter Thornton Dial. Includes essays by Amiri Baraka & Thomas Mcevilley along with notes on the works. Illustrated with 122 full color repros. of his paintings, assemblages and drawings. Very minute rippling to the top edges of the book, otherwise the book itself is near fine with a fine dustjacket.
Add this copy of Thornton Dial: Image of the Tiger to cart. $50.00, like new condition, Sold by Exquisite Corpse Booksellers rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Houston, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Harry N. Abrams, Inc. New York.
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Fine Condition in Fine Condition jacket. 160 pages 128 illustrations of which 122 in color. Foreword by Gerard C. Wertkin, Director of the Museum of American Folk Art. Afterword by Henry Pillsbury, Director of the American Center, Paris. List of Collectors. Exhibition History and Selected Bibliography.
Add this copy of Thornton Dial: Image of the Tiger to cart. $52.00, like new condition, Sold by Abstract Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Indianapolis, IN, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Abrams w/Museum of American Folk Art.
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Fine in Near Fine jacket. Book. 4to. Fine; near fine dust jacket.166 pp, essays Amiri Baraka (Leroi Jones) & Thomas McEvilley, notes on works Paul & Wiiliam Arnett, list collectors, exhibition history, select bibliography, 128 illustrations, 122 in color, red cloth.
Add this copy of Thornton Dial: Image of the Tiger to cart. $54.99, new condition, Sold by Resalemine rated 2.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, NE, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by ABRAMS.
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New in new dust jacket. Sewn binding. Paper over boards. 160 p. Audience: General/trade. Clean, tight, no writing, smoke free storage. BEAUTIFUL BOOK! Very minor shelf/handling indications. Resealemine loves books and book lovers! All orders over $50 shipped with free insurance.
Add this copy of Thornton Dial: Image of the Tiger to cart. $73.41, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 1993 by Harry N Abrams Inc.
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