An engaging, thought-provoking biography which charts the rise and fall and rise again of British art's darkest star. 'Spare's medicine is too strong for the average man' said George Bernard Shaw, and there was always something uncanny about him. Fascinated with mysticism and spiritualism from an early age, Spare practiced a unique system of magic before retreating to a life of poverty and obscurity. And as Spare the artist went underground, so the myth of Spare the magus began to grow; tales of black magic cloaked themselves around him, as he played the role of sorceror.
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An engaging, thought-provoking biography which charts the rise and fall and rise again of British art's darkest star. ''Spare's medicine is too strong for the average man'' said George Bernard Shaw, and there was always something uncanny about him. Fascinated with mysticism and spiritualism from an early age, Spare practiced a unique system of magic before retreating a life of poverty and obscurity. And as Spare the artist went underground, so the myth of Spare the magus began to grow; tales of black magic cloaked themselves around him, as he played the role of sorceror.
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Vendeur : Jimbob's library of the weird and wonderful, Brighton, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : As New. Etat de la jaquette : Near Fine. 1st Edition. Title: Austin Osman Spare: The Life and Legend of London's Lost Artist Author: Phil Baker Publisher: Strange Attractor Press Binding: Hardback Condition: As new Description: An excellent as new copy of Austin Osman Spare: The Life and Legend of London's Lost Artist by Phil Baker, published by Strange Attractor Press. Hardback with no dust jacket as issued. The book is clean, tight, and well cared for, no wear to the boards. Internally bright and unmarked throughout. A richly illustrated and authoritative biography of Austin Osman Spare, tracing his life as artist, magician, and outsider figure in early 20th-century London. Lavishly illustrated with reproductions of Spare's drawings, paintings, and magical diagrams, alongside contextual material exploring his influence on occult practice, automatic drawing, and modern esoteric art. Widely regarded as the best single-volume study of Spare's life and work. An essential reference for collectors of occult art, surrealism, and British esoterica. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1770635772040
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Vendeur : Widney Manor Books, Solihull, MIDLA, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Edition. Book is in near fine condition. 323pp with b/w and colour photographs. N° de réf. du vendeur 011025
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Vendeur : Massy Books, Vancouver, BC, Canada
Hardcover. Etat : Near Fine. 1st Edition. First edition. Minimal to no wear, Near Fine. Fascinated with mysticism and spiritualism from an early age, Austin Spare practiced automatic drawing before the Surrealists and developed a unique system of magic. This biography charts the rise and fall and rise again of British art's darkest star. N° de réf. du vendeur ABE-1751135357548
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Vendeur : 3rd St. Books, Lees Summit, MO, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. 1st Edition. Very good, clean, tight condition - collector's "fine". First printing. Jacket in mylar cover. Text free of marks. Professional book dealer since 1999. All orders are processed promptly and carefully packaged. N° de réf. du vendeur 086597
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Vendeur : Burwood Books, Wickham Market, Royaume-Uni
Hardback. Etat : Fine. First Edition. Hardback. Dust Jacket. 8vo. pp xi, 323. Original publisher's black cloth, lettered gilt on spine. Illustrated in colour and b/w throughout. This biography charts the rise and fall and rise again of British art's darkest star. Limited edition of 200 copies, this being no. 67, with tipped in black and white photograph of Austin Osman Spare, blind stamped (with the letters 'A.O.S') and signed on the title page by Phil Baker. ISBN: 9781907222016 Fine in fine dust jacket. N° de réf. du vendeur C44592
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Vendeur : knew_4_you, San Jose, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. 1st Edition. NEW UK HARDBACK. SIGNED by PHIL BAKER on TP [NO Inscription]. DJ in Clear, ARCHIVAL MYLAR WRAP. Well-researched with finely produced color illustrations. Includes Bound-In Book Ribbon & matching bookmark. "London has harboured many curious characters, but few more curious than the artist and visionary Austin Osman Spare (1886-1956). A controversial enfant terrible of the Edwardian art world, the young Spare was hailed as a genius and a new Aubrey Beardsley, while George Bernard Shaw reportedly said "Spare's medicine is too strong for the average man." But Spare was never made for worldly success and he went underground, falling out of the gallery system to live in poverty and obscurity south of the river. Absorbed in occultism and sorcery, voyaging into inner dimensions and surrounding himself with cats and familiar spirits, he continued to produce extraordinary art while developing a magical philosophy of pleasure, obsession, and the subjective nature of reality. Today Spare is both forgotten and famous, a cult figure whose modest life has been much mythologised since his death. This groundbreaking biographical study offers wide-ranging insights into Spare's art, mind and world, reconnecting him with the art history that ignored him and exploring his parallel London; a bygone place of pub pianists, wealthy alchemists and monstrous owls. ".an elegant and comprehensive biography. [Baker's] deep sympathy for his subject is nicely balanced by his scepticism towards some of Spare's sources of esoteric thought. There is a wealth of detail here . A stunning tribute to an unjustly neglected artist." - Noel Rooney, Fortean Times 'I cannot recommend Austin Osman Spare too highly. Phil Baker has done a wonderful job of bringing the complexities and contradictions of Spare's life to the fore, and in making the London of Spare's time come to life vividly and richly. Hopefully this book will encourage a reassessment of Spare which is long overdue" NO remainder mark. | SHIPS AIRMAIL INTERNATIONALLY! Signed by Author(s). N° de réf. du vendeur 002690
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Vendeur : COLD TONNAGE BOOKS, Colyton, DEVON, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat de la jaquette : dj. First edition (& 1st printing). 324 pages, including eight pages of colour plates: edited by Phil Baker: LIMITED EDITION: 200 numbered copies printed signed by Phil Baker. This is no 159. Fine copy in a fine dustjacket (as new). N° de réf. du vendeur 29800
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Vendeur : Occultique, Northampton, NORTH, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Fine. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. 1st Edition. The Life and Legend of London's Lost Artist. Austin Spare was described as the greatest draughtsman in England and was the enfant terrible of the Edwardian art scene but by the time of his death he was living in squalor and all but forgotten. This engaging biography charts the rise and fall of British art's darkest star, who was fascinated by mysticism and spiritualism and practiced automatic drawing before the Surrealists and developed a unique system of magic. By the 1930s Spare had retreated from fashionable society, living in poverty and obscurity but he never stopped working, only now is his work seen. Foreword by Alan Moore. First Edition (NOT Signed). Strange Attractor Press, London 2011. illus xii + 324pp hb dw pict greenish dw, gilt black cloth, clear protective cover, ribbon marker & AOS illustrated paper page marker, fine. N° de réf. du vendeur 037046
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Vendeur : B Street Books, ABAA and ILAB, Burlingame, CA, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Almost like new. Dust jacket has very slight shelf wear. Book itself is like new. Limited edition numbered 90/200. Signed by author. N° de réf. du vendeur 2018-H165
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Vendeur : Mispah books, Redhill, SURRE, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good. Very Good. Dust Jacket may NOT BE INCLUDED.CDs may be missing. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. book. N° de réf. du vendeur ERICA82919072220146
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