Collection of the samuel dorsky museum of art, state university. Add to cart buy now a book of fiction by sawka, jan. I hate it, and am happy we have a real victory over it, says painter jan sawka, describing his recent work, a book of fiction clarkson n. A book of fiction by jan sawka hardcover 9780517560853. Human histories by ruth eisenberg in arts magazine new york, usa, march 1985. Jan sawka 1946 2012 book project for a book of fiction etching, watercolour, drypoint on paper, 54 x 38 cm sheet. First edition limited to 2500 copies, signed by jan sawka. Presenting a video about jan sawka s homage to the book, to literature and the imagination. Jan sawka, 1946 in 1983, jan sawka was appointed resident artist at the pratt manhattan graphic center. Sawka was already too engaged in his mission and he presented the 21 pages long prototype to his mentor and friend robert schulberg of beverly hills, ca.
Graphics center, where he created his critically acclaimed fine print folio, a book of fiction. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Illustration for the book a book of fiction jan sawka. Jan sawka was an acclaimed painter, printmaker, graphic artist, set designer and architect. In 1983 jan sawka created a prototype of a book of fiction. For best experience, click hd in settings at bottom pages from nonexistent books. These images represent a small selection of jan sawka s work within this area. The vault of retro scifi jan sawka by wolfwings via flickr. Condition used good isbn 9780517560853 isbn 10 0517560852 quantity available 1 seller. Oct 11, 2017 jan sawkas fictional characters this is a post about jan sawka 19462012, a proponent of the postwar polish poster school whose theatrical and jazz posters are wellknown around the world. In 1985, commercial gallery success allowed the sawka family to buy a home with a structure for a studio in high falls, a hamlet in ulster county, new york. Presenting a video about jan sawkas homage to the book, to literature and the imagination.
A book of fiction by jan sawka signed by sawka first edition new york. Book a of fiction by sawka, jan wforeword by professor. The book of fiction was exhibited at the pratt manhattan center as the part of sawkas threegallery show in march of 1985 see solo exhibitionssid deutsch gallery, 112 greene space and pratt manhattan center, 1985. Illustration for the book a book of fiction by jan sawka on. Condition acceptable isbn 10 0517560852 isbn 9780517560853 seller. View artworks for sale by sawka, jan jan sawka 33, polish. Suddenly, the chances to selfpublish a limited and truly artistic form of an ideal book looked very promising please see the entry before this one to learn about the birth of the concept for an ideal book. Book of fiction by jan sawka signed first edition from. Browse upcoming and past auction lots by jan sawka. View illustration for the book a book of fiction by jan sawka on artnet. Jan sawka december 10, 1946 august 9, 2012 was a polishborn american artist and.
Sawka used various media, including color pencils, crayons, pastels, inks, markers, guache and even acrylic, so practically each of the 33 editions is truly unique. Profusely illustrated in color by this world renown artist. Click to read more about a book of fiction by jan sawka. This is a post about jan sawka 19462012, a proponent of the postwar polish poster school whose. The book of fiction was exhibited at the pratt manhattan center as the part of sawkas threegallery show in march of 1985 see solo exhibitionssid deutsch. Yet his work often ran afoul of the central committee of the communist party of poland, and in 1976 he was expelled from his homeland. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. A folio consisting of 25 handcolored and handprinted drypoint engravings.
Illustration for the book a book of fiction by jan sawka. The book represented his ideal book and was comprised of nonsense calligraphy. View illustration to a book of fiction by jan sawka on artnet. Jan sawka 1946 2012 book project for a book of fiction auction date. Their work was featured in several exhibitions at key galleries and museums, including the nmk, national museum in krakow and the ludwig museum of contemporary art. Antipropaganda artist jan sawka is with steven heller and 5 others june 21, 2019. A book of fiction by jan sawka signed first edition. Jan sawka 19462012 book of fiction, 1983 screen prints. The idea of an ideal book would eventually result in a book of fiction. In 1987, on his wedding anniversary, jan sawka s motherinlaw hanna, jan, and hanna maria sawka, 1985.
The book begins with an essay by cocurator frank boyer that relates the exhibition concept to the cultural traditions and the political context within which jan. Jan sawka 1946 2012 illustration for the book a book of fiction, 1983. An online symposium celebrating two exhibitions of work by jan sawka. Jan sawka, obiekty projekt ilustracji do a book of fiction. View jan sawka biographical information, artworks upcoming at auction, and sale. Condition see description isbn 10 0517560852 isbn 9780517560853 seller. Illustration to a book of fiction by jan sawka on artnet. Book project for a book of fiction by jan sawka on artnet.
This project was triggered by jan sawka s discussions with the late and great publisher of graphis magazine, walter herdeg of zurich, switzerland. Research 33 jan sawka prices and auction results in art. Condition near finevery good isbn 10 0517560852 isbn 9780517560853 seller. View illustration to a book of fiction 1984 by jan sawka. Jan sawka prices 33 auction price results liveauctioneers. It was completed as 25 pages of dry point hand engravings made with watercolor and colored pencils and ultimately produced as an offset trade edition. A book of fiction by jan sawka hardcover 9780517560853 for. Jan sawka, 1946 the first fifteen pages of a prototype of a visual book in preparation are shown here. James beck foreword and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. In 1983 jan sawka created a prototype of a book of. Oct, 2017 in 1983 jan sawka created a prototype of a book of fiction, which was reproduced in graphis. In 1983, he became artistinresidence at the pratt manhattan. Browse upcoming auctions and create alerts for artworks you are interested in. A book of fiction, potter, 1986, first edition, fine in dustwrapper.
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