Although the dust cover has some wear, the book is in mint condition, except for the engraving on the front page. This is the 1979 printing by Harry Abrams Publishing with 225 images with 68 plates completely color.

　　The extremely finest of America's preferred American artistat an unbeatable price. Norman Rockwell's works have always captivated America with their funny and clear-eyed photo of life in the country's heartland: right here are the best of them, from the Saturday Evening Post covers to The Four Freedoms, a series of paintings done during World War II. Every image still radiates its fresh beauty, unsullied by sentimentality: Santa, taking a snooze as the elves scoot about him and complete Christmas preparations; Grandma positioning a huge Thanksgiving turkey on the table, surrounded by her smiling family; a mother, getting out of a somewhat run-down apartment structure with arms joyfully outstretched to greet her child, newly returned from the war. From the deeply personal to the politicala black child being led to school by US Marshals in the early days of integrationevery piece keeps its attraction. Thomas S. Buechner, a recognized former director of the Brooklyn Museum, analyzes Rockwell's development, method, and style, positioning him in point of view as an essential force in 20th-century art.

　　Item Identifiers.

　　ISBN-.

　　ISBN-118.

　　Secret Details.

　　AuthorThomas S. Buechner.

　　Variety of Pages216 pages.

　　FormatHardcover.

　　Publication Date1997-11-01.

　　LanguageEnglish.

　　PublisherBBS Publishing Corporation.

　　Additional Details.

　　IllustratedYes.

　　Dimensions.

　　Weight42.2 Oz.

　　Height0.8 In.

　　Width8.8 In.

　　Length11.5 In.