In this work of non-fiction, scholar Edith Balas looks at the "sophisticated, complex, and symbolic" paintings of Romanian artist Valentin Lustig as they relate to the unique experience of growing up as a child with the ghosts of the Holocaust. Through her careful criticism of Lustig's surreal and often horrific images, Balas makes the reality of the Holocaust accessible to generations succeeding those who experienced the tragedy first hand. This text is surely one that will be noted as an excellent tool for promoting the ...
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In this work of non-fiction, scholar Edith Balas looks at the "sophisticated, complex, and symbolic" paintings of Romanian artist Valentin Lustig as they relate to the unique experience of growing up as a child with the ghosts of the Holocaust. Through her careful criticism of Lustig's surreal and often horrific images, Balas makes the reality of the Holocaust accessible to generations succeeding those who experienced the tragedy first hand. This text is surely one that will be noted as an excellent tool for promoting the understanding of a historical period which continues to have an enormous impact on humankind.
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Near Fine. First edition, 2002. Oblong 4to, paperback, 64 pp. Book is Near Fine, pages are clean and unmarked. Mild bumping to tips and mild rubbing to crown and foot of spine.
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Good-Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name-GOOD Oversized. PAPERBACK.
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Near Fine. Inscribed and signed by both Balas and Lustig! Printed paper wrap, oblong quarto, 64pp., illustrated in color. Book has mild wear to corners, rubbing to spine joints, binding tight, text clean and unmarked. No DJ.
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Add this copy of The Holocaust in the Painting of Valentin Lustig to cart. $69.00, very good condition, Sold by Common Crow Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Pittsburgh, PA, UNITED STATES, published 2002 by Carnegie Mellon University Press.
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Near fine. Inscribed by Balas and signed by Lustig! Glossy illustrated paper covered boards, oblong quarto [11" x 8.25"], illustrated in b&w. Book has mild wear to spine ends and corners, binding tight, text clean bright and unmarked.