Saul phillip steinberg august, 1939 december 7, 2012 was an american businessman and financier. Saul steinberg the passport, 1954 so much conveyed in one simple line saul steinberg the passport, 1954 two back to back with a heart in the middle art is not a luxury, it is a necessity. The following year he covered the nuremberg war trials for the new yorker. The entire book has no color but the drawings come alive because steinberg s lines are so varied and active. Steinberg published his first book all in line 1945. The inspector is his sixth book of drawings to be published in this country, and critics, knowing that they have been overtaken by the career of a major artist, have been hard put to define its genres.
All public events are canceled through monday, september 7, 2020. Perhaps best known as the unmistakable illustrator of hundreds of cartoons and a number of covers for the new yorker, saul steinberg made drawings and sculptures that established him as an acute visual chronicler of the modern american psyche. I thought i knew saul steinberg, yet in deirdre bairs biography i learned of the extraordinary life, replete with his most intimate musings, this guardedly private man lived. Inge morath photographs saul steinberg and his brilliant. Unlike some art exhibitions, saul steinbergs work is full of references and verbal ques that make ones brain fire on all cylinders simlutaneously. Not the limited edition and there is no original lithograph. The passport by saul steinberg and a great selection of related books. Steinberg was born in ramnicu sarat, buzau county, romania to a family of jewish. His art came to further international attention with the periodic publication of drawing compilations, beginning with the bestselling all in line 1945, followed by the art of living 1949, the passport 1954, the labyrinth 1960, the new world 1965, and.
Although best known for his incisive wit and brilliant new yorker drawings created over six decades, he moved across disciplines with assurance and ease, creating art for all manner of things, from wallpapers and fabrics to public murals. The passport by steinberg, saul seller the book house st. The passport by saul steinberg 1979, hardcover for sale. A 1954 first edition cloth bound hardcover book by saul steinberg titled passport and holiday greeting cards. Saul steinberg 1914 1999 was a romanian american cartoonist and illustrator, best known for his work for the new yorker magazine, most notably view of the world from 9 th avenue. Graduation ends his legal residence in italy and he must find refuge elsewhere. Buy the passport first uk edition by steinberg, saul isbn.
Spine somewhat faded, white covers toning, edges toning. Discover book depositorys huge selection of saul steinberg books online. Due to the size and the delicacy of this book i have had to make do with pictures from the internet rather than try. Because of antisemitic laws, steinberg fled italy before world war ii. Steinberg was born in ramnicu sarat, buzau county, romania to a family of jewish descent. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Passport by saul steinberg, first edition abebooks passion for books. He went to the university of bucharest, where he studied philosophy for a year. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
And on the cover unfolded saul steinberg s vision of the world. And then others posed for her wearing a steinberg mask. And on the cover unfolded saul steinbergs vision of the world. Daumier has been mentioned as a parallel to steinberga genius of political and moral caricature taking more privately to painting in later life, etc. A selection of drawings reprinted from the art of living, the passport, the labyrinth by steinberg, saul. He became a millionaire before his 30th birthday and a billionaire before his 40th birthday. Saul steinberg sketch manga ligne claire grafik design line drawing line art graphic illustration design art art drawings. In some drawings he is able to convey so much with so little in one drawing he depicted a man exiting his house to take his dog for a walk with a completely continuous line. Saul steinbergs the passport is my favorite graphic novel although im probably the only person whod ever call it that. The passport by steinberg, saul and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The book, however, is signed by steinberg with the number 78 underneath. Passport was created in 1951 by saul steinberg in expressionism style. Saul steinbergs new york, the smaller steinberg display at the museum of the city of new york, which puts his work in dialogue.
Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Find more prominent pieces of illustration at best visual art database. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. And on the cover unfolded saul steinbergs vision of the. The entire book has no color but the drawings come alive because steinbergs lines are so varied and active. Saul steinberg papers, beinecke rare book and manuscript library, yale university. Left, transit visa dated august 29, 1940, from the portuguese consul in milan. Saul steinberg was born on june 15, 1914, near bucharest, the son of maurice steinberg, who had a printing and box manufacturing business, and. A very lively adjunct to the morgan show is a city on paper. David darcy is a correspondent for the art newspaper, a london monthly. Nov 25, 2012 saul steinberg, the preeminent cartoonist of the 20th century, specialized in highi. The family from saul steinbergs the labyrinth, harper brothers, ny, 1960 saul steinberg the perfect blend of charm, humour and brilliant insight. The passport by saul steinberg goodreads share book. He pulled on a paper bag with a face drawn on it in black marker pen and answered.
Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. When affixed to a faux passport, replete with counterfeit seals and stamps. Saul steinberg, the book, allows one to take in the artistss work in smaller bites. From national book award winner deirdre bair, the definitive biography of saul steinberg, one of the new yorkers most iconic artists. Steinbergs long, multifaceted career encompassed works in many media and appeared in different contexts. Saul steinberg this new edition of the passport is reason for all steinberg fans to celebrate. A selection of drawings reprinted from the art of living, the passport, the labyrinth by steinberg, saul and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His father, julius, operated a factory that made bathmats. He started a computer leasing company leasco, which he used in an audacious and successful takeover of the much larger reliance insurance company. The passport hardcover 1979 by saul steinberg author. A very attractive copy of this early book by the longtime new yorker cartoonist. He then moved to italy to study architecture in milan, and graduated from the politecnico di milano in 1940. Saul steinberg 1914 1999 was a masterful artist who relished his engagement with the visual world and postwar society in 20th century america. Saul steinberg has 35 books on goodreads with 1158 ratings.
The gallery is closed to the public until further notice. I think id have to see a whole book of his stuff before deciding whether he really has a. It brought back the unique wit and humanism that make steinberg one of the towering creative forces of the 20th century. Originally published in steinberg, the passport, 1954. But steinbergs early book the passport does not only ridicule bureaucracyit also functions as his own passport into the realm of american art, introducing a number of components that recur in his work throughout his career. The passport by saul steinberg and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He also designed opera sets and was a nasa artist at cape canaveral. This new edition of the passport is reason for all steinberg fans to celebrate. The groundbreaking squiggles of saul steinberg apollo.
Due to the size and the delicacy of this book i have had to make do with pictures from the internet rather than try and scan it and risk damage. Ink, fingerprints, and rubber stamp on paper, 14 x 11 in. Passport by saul steinberg, first edition abebooks. Stated first edition of this expanded version of steinbergs classic collection of drawings, with lengthy introduction by critic john hollander. Saul steinberg june 15, 1914 may 12, 1999 was a romanian american cartoonist and illustrator, best known for his work for the new yorker, most notably view of the world from 9th avenue. The inscription to leo is followed by five lines of the nonsense writing that steinberg employed in the book, and which is just barely indecipherable, presumably as the artist designed it, and signed saul 1954. When this remarkable book was first published twentyfive years ago, it was completely misunderstood. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Catalogue saul steinberg, works from the 50s80s, adam baumgold gallery, new york, september 10november 1, 2014. Saul steinberg, new yorker 1943 christopher hawtree has pointed out. There are a few copies on amazon, including a paperback one, but i am unsure of the price now. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study.
The passport is a wordless collection of marvelous drawings. The saul steinberg foundation ssf numbers included in this finding aid may be used to reference beineckeheld works in the foundation database. While this book, like steinbergs output in general, is as inescapably the product of its time as are the rings in a felled tree, its timeless relevance lies in the rueful smiles it can still conjure. From the single, unbroken flourishes of his smaller cartoons to the dense detail seen in his new york. Saul steinberg 19141999 was a renowned illustrator and artist when in 1958 photographer inge morath arrived at his new york apartment. In praise of saul steinberg the hooded utilitarian.
May have been exposed to dirt, dust, pets, smoke, or other allergens. Ink, fingerprint, and rubber stamps on paper, 23 x 14 in. Composed in 1954, it is graphically forward looking. In an age when cartoons were populated by henpecked husbands and conniving wives in hair curlers, he. Saul steinberg is able to convey so much with pen and ink on paper. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Unfollow the passport by saul steinberg to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
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