Indian Diary: 1952-53
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.
Author: Edward Ardizzone
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bodley Head., 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Top-edge discoloured from tanning.
Indian Diary: 1952-53 chronicles Edward Ardizzone's vivid impressions and personal journey through India during the early 1950s. This unique travelogue presents a fascinating glimpse into the subcontinent through the eyes of a celebrated artist, capturing the landscapes, people, and daily life of a nation in transition. Ardizzone's distinctive illustrations accompany his written observations, offering a charming and insightful record that transcends mere documentation. The volume details the cultural nuances and historical moments of post-independence India, rendered with both wit and sensitivity. It stands as a testament to Ardizzone's keen eye and narrative skill, making it an essential acquisition for admirers of travel literature and fine art alike.
Author: Edward Ardizzone
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bodley Head., 1984
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Top-edge discoloured from tanning.
Indian Diary: 1952-53 chronicles Edward Ardizzone's vivid impressions and personal journey through India during the early 1950s. This unique travelogue presents a fascinating glimpse into the subcontinent through the eyes of a celebrated artist, capturing the landscapes, people, and daily life of a nation in transition. Ardizzone's distinctive illustrations accompany his written observations, offering a charming and insightful record that transcends mere documentation. The volume details the cultural nuances and historical moments of post-independence India, rendered with both wit and sensitivity. It stands as a testament to Ardizzone's keen eye and narrative skill, making it an essential acquisition for admirers of travel literature and fine art alike.