Rennert, Jack

Masters of the Poster 1896-1900, 1977

$175.00
Sku: XX7106-R
Artist: Jack Rennert
Title: Masters of the Poster 1896-1900
Year: 1977
Signed: No
Medium: Book
Paper Size: 11.25 x 8.5 inches ( 28.575 x 21.59 cm )
Image Size: 11.25 x 8.5 inches ( 28.575 x 21.59 cm )
Edition Size: Unknown
Framed: No
Condition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling

Additional Details: This is a hardcover book titled "Masters of the Poster 1896-1900", published in 1977 by Images Graphiques, New York. The book serves as a tribute to the iconic series Les Maîtres de l'Affiche, which highlighted some of the most influential and groundbreaking poster designs from the late 19th century. This 1977 reprint is a sought-after reference for collectors, designers, and art historians. The book features a preface by Roger Marx, an introduction by Alain Weill, and notes by Jack Rennert, who is widely recognized as an authority on poster art and one of the foremost collectors and historians in the field. Illustrated throughout in color, the volume reproduces these vibrant, turn-of-the-century poster masterpieces, showcasing the work of notable artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Jules Chéret, Alphonse Mucha, and other influential figures from the Art Nouveau movement. This copy is in A- (Near Mint) condition, with light signs of handling and slight wear on the top edge of the dust jacket, but remains a superb example of this essential reference work. For poster collectors, graphic design enthusiasts, and admirers of Art Nouveau, this book offers a visually rich and historically significant window into the golden age of poster art.