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Reed, Walt Arnold was born on July 21, 1917 in Big Spring, Texas, United States. Son of Fay Allen and Edith Anna (Terpening) Reed.
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8 7/8 x 11 3/4 900 color illustrations US and Canada Distribution ART A comprehensive visual reference work detailing the fascinating history of modern American illustration, The Illustrator in America covers 140 years and over 450 artists. Walt Reed, a respected historian, has done a masterful job of selecting the most important and appropriate works to represent each artist in this remarkable guide. The book, which is organized chronologically, begins with a timeline presenting the various influences of styles, schools, and "isms" over the course of the entire period covered-1860-2000. Each chapter is devoted to a single decade, and opens with introductory commentary on the general history and artistic trends of the period; this is followed by individual entries on the lives and work of the outstanding artists of the decade. Packed with color illustrations and clearly presented information, this invaluable reference deserves a place in the library of anyone interested in understanding the history of modern illustration in the United States. Most comprehensive reference guide available detailing the history of modern American Illustration Covers the work and life of more than 450 great American illustrators Beautifully photographed and designed includes visual studies of over 450 premier artists including.... John Wolcott Adams Harold Anderson Vernon Howe Bailey John Collier Joe DeMers Frank Vincent DuMond Robert Fawcett Gervasio Gallardo Theodore Geisel Charlotte Harding Maud Humphrey Rockwell Kent Louis Loeb Louise Patterson Marsh Maxwell Parrish Chris Payne Norman Rockwell Nancy Stahl Ross Barron Storey Leslie Thrasher Alberto Vargas Sarah S. Stilwell Weber Jack W. Welch
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(8 7/8 x 11 3/4 900 color illustrations US and Canada Dist...)
8 7/8 x 11 3/4 900 color illustrations US and Canada Distribution ART A comprehensive visual reference work detailing the fascinating history of modern American illustration, The Illustrator in America covers 140 years and over 450 artists. Walt Reed, a respected historian, has done a masterful job of selecting the most important and appropriate works to represent each artist in this remarkable guide. The book, which is organized chronologically, begins with a timeline presenting the various influences of styles, schools, and "isms" over the course of the entire period covered-1860-2000. Each chapter is devoted to a single decade, and opens with introductory commentary on the general history and artistic trends of the period; this is followed by individual entries on the lives and work of the outstanding artists of the decade. Packed with color illustrations and clearly presented information, this invaluable reference deserves a place in the library of anyone interested in understanding the history of modern illustration in the United States. Most comprehensive reference guide available detailing the history of modern American Illustration Covers the work and life of more than 450 great American illustrators Beautifully photographed and designed includes visual studies of over 450 premier artists including.... John Wolcott Adams Harold Anderson Vernon Howe Bailey John Collier Joe DeMers Frank Vincent DuMond Robert Fawcett Gervasio Gallardo Theodore Geisel Charlotte Harding Maud Humphrey Rockwell Kent Louis Loeb Louise Patterson Marsh Maxwell Parrish Chris Payne Norman Rockwell Nancy Stahl Ross Barron Storey Leslie Thrasher Alberto Vargas Sarah S. Stilwell Weber Jack W. Welch
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(Flagstaff 1972 1st Northland. Lg.4to., 230pp., color and ...)
Flagstaff 1972 1st Northland. Lg.4to., 230pp., color and monochrome illustrations, red cloth hardcover. Near Fine, slight amount of foxing on fore-edges, in Good DJ, wrinkled, spine faded.
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(A comprehensive reference covering over 140 years and 650...)
A comprehensive reference covering over 140 years and 650 artists from the Civil War through the entire 20th century, "The Illustrator in America includes a biographical sketch on each artist along with a time-line chart that provides the various influences of styles and schools needed to understand the artists and their work. First published in 1964 and revised in 1984, this third edition is now offered in paperback for the first time. Included in this incredible compendium are the works of Winslow Homer, Norman Rockwell, Jessie Wilcox Smith, J.C. Leyendecker, Milton Glase, Chris Van Allsberg and many more.
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Reed, Walt Arnold was born on July 21, 1917 in Big Spring, Texas, United States. Son of Fay Allen and Edith Anna (Terpening) Reed.
Student, Grand Rapids Junior College, 1938. Student, Pratt Institute, 1939. Student, Phoenix Art Institute, 1942.
Overseas representative Cooperative for Assistance and Relief Everywhere, New York City, 1948-1952, art director, 1952-1954. Freelance illustrator Westport, Connecticut, 1954-1957. Instructor art Famous Artist Schools, 1957-1972, assistant to director, 1966-1972.
Managing editor North Light Publications, 1972-1976. President Illustration House Incorporated, New York York City, since 1976.
(A comprehensive reference covering over 140 years and 650...)
(8 7/8 x 11 3/4 900 color illustrations US and Canada Dist...)
(8 7/8 x 11 3/4 900 color illustrations US and Canada Dist...)
(Unknown Binding: 76 pages Publisher: National Cowboy Hall...)
(Illustrations and biographies of 460 artists.)
(Flagstaff 1972 1st Northland. Lg.4to., 230pp., color and ...)
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(Book by Walt Reed)
(Book by Walt Reed)
Member advisory committee Sanford Low Collection American Illustration, New Britain, Connecticut. Member New York Society Illustrators (museum committee).
Married Mary Ines Garavagno, September 14, 1947. Children: Stina, Geoffrey, Roger.