Gerald Scarfe, Gerald Scarfe — 1st Edition

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Gerald Scarfe, Gerald Scarfe — 1st Edition

Name: Gerald Scarfe, Gerald Scarfe — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 5998
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Publication: London, Thames and Hudson, 1982

Formatting: 4to, pp. 168.

Condition Report: Good. The volume remains structurally sound and tightly bound, with a firm, uncreased spine indicating that it has seen careful reading or minimal use. However, the white pictorial wrappers exhibit noticeable and widespread foxing, accompanied by mild surface rubbing and light edge-wear typical of a paperback of this vintage. The corners present minor bumping. Internally, the preliminary pages, including the inscribed half-title page, display moderate scattered foxing that occasionally encroaches into the margins. The main body of the text block, however, remains bright, clean, and free of significant blemishes, perfectly preserving the sharp contrast of Scarfe’s vibrant and chaotic illustrations.

Catalogue Note: This is a first edition trade paperback of Gerald Scarfe’s mid-career retrospective. Serving as a comprehensive visual autobiography, it collates the biting satirical work that defined his tenure at The Sunday Times, alongside his reportage in Vietnam and his iconic conceptual designs for Pink Floyd’s The Wall.

Of particular note is the book’s provenance: the half-title page bears a genuine presentation inscription from the author in black ink, reading "For Helen," situated affectionately below the printed title of Scarfe’s own name.

While standard unsigned copies of this edition are relatively common on the secondary market, copies bearing authentic presentation inscriptions from Scarfe are decidedly uncommon, making this a desirable volume for collectors of twentieth-century British satirical art.

A striking and unapologetic showcase of one of Britain’s most celebrated satirical draughtsmen, Gerald Scarfe captures over twenty years of uncompromising artistic vision. Featuring nearly two hundred of his most ferocious caricatures, ranging from merciless political takedowns of the 1960s and 70s to his nightmarish animations for Pink Floyd, this volume provides an exhilarating journey through the mind of a modern master of the grotesque. With an autobiographical introduction by the artist himself, it stands as an essential, visceral chronicle of visual dissent.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: Gerald Scarfe

Book Publisher: Thames and Hudson

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Art & Architecture

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: Yes

Book Pages: 168

Book Publication Year: 1982

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Paperback

Illustrator: Gerald Scarfe

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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