Vintage Understanding Picasso Art Book — 1974

A beautifully understated vintage art book dedicated to Pablo Picasso, presented in its original brown cloth hardcover with gilt detailing. Understanding Picasso was written by Domenico Porzio and Marco Valsecchi, with an introduction by Thomas M. Messer, and published by Newsweek Books in 1974. This first English-language edition contains 272 pages and is richly illustrated throughout, including extensive color plates and black-and-white imagery.Beyond its art-historical content, the warm brown linen-look cover and minimal gold line illustration make it a beautiful coffee-table or styling book for a living room, bedroom, office or bookshelf.Details Title: Understanding Picasso Authors: Domenico Porzio & Marco Valsecchi Introduction: Thomas M. Messer Publisher: Newsweek Books Year: 1974 First English-language edition Hardcover 272 pages ISBN: 9780882251264 One availableCondition Excellent vintage condition. Hardcover book without the original dust jacket / sleeve protector. Please refer to the photographs for condition and details.Vintage and secondhand pieces may show subtle signs of age and previous use, which are part of their character. This item is final sale and has been carefully cleaned prior to selling.