Majorca Observed
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Condition: Acceptable. Jacket: Worn/faded, some tears — some light discolouration and edge wear to the dust jacket. Page Condition: Likely some tanning consistent with age. Markings: ex-lib with usual markigs. Binding condition: Appears intact.
A richly illustrated travel narrative, Majorca Observed presents the sun-drenched island of Majorca through the combined talents of one of the twentieth century's most celebrated poets and a master illustrator. Robert Graves, who made Majorca his home for decades, brings an intimate and authoritative voice to the island's landscapes, villages, history, and people — drawing on his deep personal connection to the place. Paul Hogarth's evocative line drawings and artwork complement the prose, capturing the rustic windmills, terraced hillsides, and timeless Mediterranean character of the island with artistic precision. Together, the two authors chronicle the soul of Majorca in a way that is both lyrical and documentary, making this a unique fusion of travel writing and visual art. It stands as an enduring portrait of a place beloved by artists and writers, rendered with affection, wit, and remarkable authenticity.
Author: Robert Graves & Paul Hogarth
Format: Hardback
Published: 1965, Cassell
Genre: Travel & exploration
Condition remarks:
Condition: Acceptable. Jacket: Worn/faded, some tears — some light discolouration and edge wear to the dust jacket. Page Condition: Likely some tanning consistent with age. Markings: ex-lib with usual markigs. Binding condition: Appears intact.
A richly illustrated travel narrative, Majorca Observed presents the sun-drenched island of Majorca through the combined talents of one of the twentieth century's most celebrated poets and a master illustrator. Robert Graves, who made Majorca his home for decades, brings an intimate and authoritative voice to the island's landscapes, villages, history, and people — drawing on his deep personal connection to the place. Paul Hogarth's evocative line drawings and artwork complement the prose, capturing the rustic windmills, terraced hillsides, and timeless Mediterranean character of the island with artistic precision. Together, the two authors chronicle the soul of Majorca in a way that is both lyrical and documentary, making this a unique fusion of travel writing and visual art. It stands as an enduring portrait of a place beloved by artists and writers, rendered with affection, wit, and remarkable authenticity.