The standard used for cataloging Escher's works. Over 600 illustrations, 488 of which are the catalog of Escher's graphic work. Contains the complete story of Escher's life, his correspondence, journals of his travels, and his father's diaries. Many of the prints in the catalog are unknown and rarely produced. The complete text of Regelmatige vlak verdeling (The Regular Division of the Plane), the book Escher wrote and illustrated in 1957, is contained here. An extensive bibliography, index, and translation of all Dutch text on Escher's work are included. This book will give even a passive Escher fan hours and hours of enjoyment. Up until just a few years ago this book retailed for $65.00. Since its first printing this book has soared to the top of the best seller list of art books.
Hard cover; 24.5 x 30 cm
349 pages of text and illustrations
Publisher, Harry N. Abrams, Inc.