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Handbook of Audubon Prints

Name: Handbook of Audubon Prints
Author: Taylor Clark
ISBN: 9781565544284

by Taylor Clark, Lois Elmer Bannon

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Overview

A thoroughly updated price guide is included in this book, which answers many questions concerning Audubon’s work.

Synopsis

Intended to fill a special need for serious collectors of Audubon prints as well as those who simply want to become more knowledgeable about the man and his works, the book answers many questions concerning Audubon's work, such as sizes of individual prints, numbers, watermarks, dates printed, printing methods, and background artists.

Booknews

Presents in concise form a wealth of information about prints by American naturalist and artist John James Audubon, filling a special need for serious collectors as well as those with casual interest. A current price list of Audubon prints, including the Havell and Bien editions and the Imperial Folio Edition, is included. Authors provide details on sizes of prints, numbers, watermarks, dates printed, printing methods, and background artists. Includes b&w illustrations of a selection of prints. The authors are leading authorities on Audubon prints. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

About the Author, Taylor Clark

Lois Elmer Bannon has long been an advocate for restoration and preservation of historic pieces, whether they be houses or smaller forms of art. She was active in restoring Magnolia Mound and presenting its history to visitors. She has prepared museum exhibits of James John Audubon's prints and published numerous articles on his work.

Taylor Clark, one of the world's leading Audubon print dealers, has personally examined more than two thousand prints by Audubon and has published numerous catalogues for his gallery. He is a resident of Baton Rouge.