HARRY BECKHOFF - WRINKLED DUSTJACKET

NOTE: THIS BOOK HAS A WRINKLED DUSTJACKET FROM THE FACTORY. 
The book is new and in shrink-wrap, but the laminated coating on the cover has contracted slightly, causing the dustjacket to wrinkle. Some are more wrinkled than others. You may try to flatten it out, or just throw it away. 

HARRY BECKHOFF (1901–1979) was among the most distinctive stylists of the Golden Age of American illustration, celebrated for his masterful economy of line and sophisticated sense of design. Working primarily for Collier’s, among other national magazines of the day, he developed a signature look defined by impeccably composed figures and fluid linework that conveyed narrative with remarkable clarity. Trained under Harvey Dunn, Beckhoff absorbed the principles of storytelling and structure, distilling them into a style that was both elegant and modern. Though his figures were often rendered with minimal detail, his compositions radiated wit, warmth, and intelligence. This volume presents the full scope of his career—from his tiny preliminary pencil studies to the finished illustrations that made him a favorite of editors and readers alike—honoring an innovator whose refined artistry continues to resonate with illustrators today.

224 pages, 9x12 inches, hardcover with dust jacket. Few remain, ACT NOW! 

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