The Hunting of the Snark. An Agony in Eight Fits. Die Jagd nach dem Schnark. ...
This exceptional illustrated book combines the absurdist poetry of Lewis Carroll with the surrealist visions of Max Ernst, resulting in a work that is both literarily and visually groundbreaking. Ernst's lithographs perfectly capture the bizarre and nonsensical nature of Carroll's poem, elevating the story to a new level of artistic interpretation. The book, published by Manus Presse, is a highlight among 20th-century artist books and a must-have for lovers of surrealism and literary curiosities. Its rarity is further enhanced by the limited edition and the artist's signature, making it a collector's item of exceptional value.
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Carroll, Lewis
Ernst, Max
The Hunting of the Snark. An Agony in Eight Fits. Die Jagd nach dem Schnark. Agonia in 8 Krämpfen
1968 | Stuttgart | Manus Presse
A rare and signed edition beautifully combining Max Ernst's surrealist vision with Lewis Carroll's literary nonsense.
This exceptional illustrated book combines the absurdist poetry of Lewis Carroll with the surrealist visions of Max Ernst, resulting in a work that is both literarily and visually groundbreaking. Ernst's lithographs perfectly capture the bizarre and nonsensical nature of Carroll's poem, elevating the story to a new level of artistic interpretation. The book, published by Manus Presse, is a highlight among 20th-century artist books and a must-have for lovers of surrealism and literary curiosities. Its rarity is further enhanced by the limited edition and the artist's signature, making it a collector's item of exceptional value.
€1,320
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Format
Divers
Edition Particulars
One of 97 numbered copies on Arches Velin.
Print Run
130
Copy Number
43
Paper
Arches Velin
Inscription
Signed by the Illustrator
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Lewis Carroll's "The Hunting of the Snark" is an epic nonsense poem that describes the absurd quest of an eccentric group of characters in search of the mysterious creature the Snark. The poem is replete with wordplay, logical twists, and fantastical creatures, making it a classic of the nonsense genre. Max Ernst's illustrations add an extra layer of surrealist interpretation, highlighting the dreamlike and sometimes disturbing elements of Carroll's story. The combination of Carroll's literary genius and Ernst's artistic vision creates a unique and immersive reading experience.
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