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Kass Janos: Fejek (Heads)

Kass Janos: Fejek (Heads)in  Hungarian Language

Alap Kiadovallata (Budapest/ 1974); 1st/1st; G/Fair; Octavo (4to); Hb- Front: black paper over board w/white design, white lettering to black spine, Rear: white paper over board w/multi-color design, some edgewear + bumping (especially on spine); Dj- White w/black spine, decorated front + back w/opposing design of black + red lettering, fairly worn w/top + bottom heavily chipped (the two largest being approx 1 1/2” x 1/2” top front + approx 1”x 1/2” top rear), somewhat fragile, aged, scuffed (see photos), brodart protected; Front endpage- previous owner neatly wrote the word 'Heads' on top of page. Not Ex-Library, Not a Reproduction, Not Print on Demand.

30pps of full page reproductions of the artist’s work in both black/ white + color printed on stiff light card. Considered Hungary’s foremost graphic artist and book illustrator (as well as printmaker, graphic designer, animated film director & teacher) Kass Janos illustrated approximately 400 books, classical novels and children's stories, among them an elegant edition of Imre Madách's 19th-century drama The Tragedy of Man. His work was remarkably versatile ranging from fine etchings to colorfully bold prints influenced by traditional Hungarian folk culture in both design & color.