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Bill Brandt – Literary Britain – First Edition 1951
£225.00
A first edition, first printing published by Cassell in 1951. A very good book in like wrapper with some chipping to the spine tips and corners.
A compelling photographic book published in 1951 that captures the landscapes, homes, and haunts associated with famous British authors. Through atmospheric black-and-white images, Brandt connects literature to place, illustrating how environment shapes imagination. The book includes evocative portraits and scenes linked to writers like Shakespeare, Dickens, and Hardy. Brandt’s moody, surreal style lends a poetic dimension, making the book both a visual and literary homage to Britain’s literary heritage.
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A first edition, first printing published by Cassell in 1951. A very good book in like wrapper with some chipping to the spine tips and corners.
A compelling photographic book published in 1951 that captures the landscapes, homes, and haunts associated with famous British authors. Through atmospheric black-and-white images, Brandt connects literature to place, illustrating how environment shapes imagination. The book includes evocative portraits and scenes linked to writers like Shakespeare, Dickens, and Hardy. Brandt’s moody, surreal style lends a poetic dimension, making the book both a visual and literary homage to Britain’s literary heritage.
