The standard hardcover edition. Black cloth with gilt lettering to upper board and spine. Illustrated in colour and b/w. Bibliography & index. A richly-illustrated study of the two pre-eminent twentieth century artist-magicians, Rosaleen Norton and Austin Osman Spare, by Nevill Drury . Drury gives a biographical overview and analysis of the occult symbolism and approaches of both artists; in his introduction the author recounts the importance of Norton and Spare in influencing his own interest and later exploration of both the Occult and Art. A well-produced volume, with numerous examples of the artists' work and contemporary photographs.
Language
English
Pages
198
Format
Hardcover
Release
January 01, 2012
ISBN 13
9780980409987
Dark Spirits: The Magical Art of Rosaleen Norton and Austin Osman Spare
The standard hardcover edition. Black cloth with gilt lettering to upper board and spine. Illustrated in colour and b/w. Bibliography & index. A richly-illustrated study of the two pre-eminent twentieth century artist-magicians, Rosaleen Norton and Austin Osman Spare, by Nevill Drury . Drury gives a biographical overview and analysis of the occult symbolism and approaches of both artists; in his introduction the author recounts the importance of Norton and Spare in influencing his own interest and later exploration of both the Occult and Art. A well-produced volume, with numerous examples of the artists' work and contemporary photographs.