| Fantastica: The World of Leo Bensemann Contributor(s): Simpson, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 1869404718 ISBN-13: 9781869404710 Publisher: Auckland University Press OUR PRICE: $67.50 Product Type: Hardcover Published: April 2011 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Biography & Autobiography | Artists, Architects, Photographers - History | Australia & New Zealand - General |
| Dewey: B |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 8.1" W x 9.9" (2.55 lbs) 121 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Thorough and unique, this is a survey of the life and work of New Zealand's Leo Bensemann--a man accomplished in many fields, including drawing, painting, print-making, music, typography, book design, printing, and publishing. During the period when Christchurch was the leading center for literature, theater, music, and the visual arts, Bensemann's witty and allusive design contrasted dramatically with the prevailing fashion. Establishing Bensemann as a challenging outsider, this account provides a new window into the art and culture of 20th-century New Zealand. |