THE VALLEY OF FEAR: An Austin Spare Sketch Book in Tinted Color.

Spare, Austin Osman.

London: Fulgur Limited, 2008. First Limited Edition of 741 hand-numbered copies. A FINE COPY, uncirculated, bound in premium cloth with custom end papers, and a fine dust jacket. An unpublished sketchbook of vigorous, yet haunting, studies, and designed as a companion to the "Ugly Ecstasy". These delicately tinted drawings by AOS, have been reproduced in the original full color. Introductory essay by Robert Ansell, in which the metaphysical and magical themes, are explored, and offers insight into Spare's methodologies. Tall 4to. Item #19752

Price: $189.00