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his book fills a significant vacuum. Alexis Preller, major South African artist, was born in Pretoria in 1911 and died there in 1975. In all that time and ever since, only one small book – published in 1947 – was devoted to his art… In the course of his forty year career, Alexis Preller achieved national recognition and critical acclaim. Loyal admirers flocked every exhibition by the master artist. Yet, there were also those who were disturbed by his frequently cryptic themes and who denounced his flouting of pictorial convention. Preller’s art in indeed unconventional, distinctly independent, often enigmatic, but it is not impenetrable.’
On the inside of the back flaps: No 768 limited to 1000 copies. First Edition Softcover. Condition: NEW . A two volume set consisting of “Africa, the Sun and Shadows” and “Collected Images”. The wraps of both volumes are MINT. Internally, there are no markings or inscriptions, and the pages of both volumes are pristine, crisp, fresh and complete. Tightly bound and presented in their own beautiful slipcase, which is mint. High gloss pictures internally. A very heavy 2 volume set, 2 volumes: 397 + 283 pages, profusely illustrated with colour and black and white illustrations, pictorial card wrappers … Weight could be more than 3kgs. Our price is highly competitive, this book goes for around $350
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