In Search of Rex Whistler. His Life & His Work [SIGNED]

Hugh & Mirabel Cecil.

Frances Lincoln Publishers. London. 2012. First edition, first impression. Signed by the authors to half-title. Hardback; grey cloth-bound boards, dust jacket, 'Hatchard's Signed Copy' wraparound band. 272 pages. Illustrated throughout in colour and b&w. English. 295 x 240mm. 1.8kg. 9780711232303. Fine, in fine condition.

A comprehensive look at the life and work of the English artist Rex Whistler. With many images the book examines Whistler's murals, paintings, portraits, book illustrations and theatre designs. It also looks at Whistler's life story and the interwar social circle in which he moved. The appendices include a list of books illustrated and decorated by Whistler (including dust jackets), a list of his designs for the theatre (plays, ballets, operas and revues), and the locations of his major murals.