Susie Cooper: An Elegant Affair

London: Thames & Hudson, 1996. First Edition. Softcover. New. Folio - over 12 - 15" tall. Susie Cooper; Earl Beesley. Brand-new, still in shrink-wrap, neither shelf- nor edge-worn, neither sunned nor marked as a remainder, being a First Edition copy bound in Folio format, at 80 pp. Stuffed with several score illustrations from sharp and distinct photographs, including 96 that are in full color. An absorbing artist monograph about the important British ceramic designer and interior design expert. According to the publisher's blurb, "As one of the most profoundly inventive and varied achievements in 20th-century design, the work of Susie Cooper holds up a mirror to the history of the decorative arts in this century, from the Art Deco twenties to the present day. Now recognized as one of the most significant innovators in world ceramics, Cooper's extraordinary talent is celebrated in this magnificent large format presentation of her work." The photography was especially commissioned by Earl Beesley, complete with chronology, useful list of stamps, marks and designs. Provides an excellent survey of Cooper's work and provides accurate technical documentation.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.