Aubrey Beardsley : An Account of His Life

226pp. Illustrated in black and white, with many examples of Beardsley's work. In black cloth-covered boards with gilt titles to spine (boards are strong, clean and square, very slightly rounded at base of spine). Previous owner's name on front free endpaper else internally neat, clean and bright. Firmly bound. Authoritative and readable biography assessing Beardsley's character, background, and motivations by drawing from recent research and new discoveries. A touching reflection on the life of this leading British artist and illustrator of the late 19th century. In its original unclipped dust jacket (slightly bumped at edges with tiny nick at base of spine).