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Folk Art Books

FOLK ART STYLE

Folk art is a genre of art that shares the creator’s traditions, offering not just an artistic display but an opportunity to learn about a culture. Antique, new and vintage folk art typically reflects a heritage or location. It can include utilitarian objects and handmade art as diverse as weather vanes, duck decoys, portraiture and paintings, carnival art and quilts.

Quilts are a quintessential part of American folk art but their roots are international, with quilting dating back to Ancient Egypt. The practice spread to Europe and was especially prominent in the Middle Ages, with one of the oldest surviving examples being the Tristan quilt made in Sicily in the 14th century. They were made as bedcovers and clothing, including as a layer for knights to wear beneath their armor. Native American folk art includes functional objects reflecting their heritage, such as baskets, textiles and wooden pieces.

Elsewhere, the vast range of work associated with Mexican folk art includes masks made by Mexican craftspeople for traditional celebrations and ceremonial dances. Mexican masks are part of the country’s folk-art traditions that go back thousands of years and play a role in festivals and theater.

Works in the folk art tradition are valuable because of the skills involved, like weaving, hand-carving wood and even stonework. Many folk artists are self-taught, while some train as apprentices within their community. By using available materials and taking a personal approach to their creations, artists ensure each piece is unique and conveys a story.

During the Great Depression, artistic materials in America were hard to come by, so artisans used discarded wood from cigar boxes and shipping crates to make highly stylized, notched pieces — most often picture frames and boxes — that are today sought after by collectors. This folk art style is called tramp art and was popular from roughly 1870 until the 1940s.

Folk art brings vibrant culture and traditions into your home. Browse an extensive collection of antique, new and vintage folk art on 1stDibs.

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Style: Folk Art
Graceland An Interactive Pop-Up Tour by Chuck Murphy and Priscilla Presley
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Graceland: An Interactive Pop-Up Tour by Chuck Murphy (2006-10-26) - Foreword by Priscilla Presley.Hardcover interactive book. More than 600,000 people visit Graceland annually, maki...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Books

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Broadway Musical Martin Gottfried Large Hardcover Book 1980
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Broadway Musical Martin Gottfried 1980 hardcover book.Large heavy book. A colorful tribute to the great Broadway shows of our time. Profusely illustrated in color. New York: Harry N....
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Late 20th Century North American Folk Art Books

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Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus Hardcover Book 1950 Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Frankenstein or the Modern Prometheus hardcover book, 1950s Edition. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley's legendary horror story is presented in an illustrated Heritage Press edition. Hands...
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Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Johnny Halliday Rock in the Blood French Edition Signed by Gilles Lhote
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny Halliday Rock in the Blood French Edition Signed by Gilles Lhote author, paperback book.Johnny Halliday, Rock in the Blood - French Edition - Dedication, signed by the author ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Folk Art Books

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A Golden Celebration the Art and the Story of the World's Best-loved Comic Strip
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Golden Celebration : the Art and the Story of the World's Best-loved Comic Strip Hardcover Book. Charles Monroe Schulz. Large Hardcover Comic books, strips. Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harper ...
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Late 20th Century North American Folk Art Books

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Le Polnabook Michel Polnareff French Edition Hardcover Book in Sleeve
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Le Polnabook Michel Polnareff French Edition Hardcover in Sleeve. "Le Polnabook" is authored by the French singer-songwriter Michel Polnareff. This book is a compilation of photograp...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Books

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Steel Canvas The Art of American Arms Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Steel Canvas The Art of American Arms Hardcover Book by Robert Lawrence Wilson.Wilson offers the first book on the extraordinary spectacle of America's finest firearms from the mid-1...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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MANDALA By Jose and Miriam Arguelles Softcover Book 1972
Located in North Hollywood, CA
MANDALA By Jose and Miriam Arguelles Softcover Book. Shambala 1st Edition 1972 - Mandala - English text 140 pages A wonderful trip through the art of the last few centuries.This lavi...
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Late 20th Century Indian Folk Art Books

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Johnny La Vie en Rock French Edition Paper Back Johnny Hallyday French Rock Star
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny - La vie en Rock French Edition Paperback. Even those under twenty know him: Johnny Hallyday has become, over the years, a monument of French rock. Born into the entertainment...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Books

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Johnny Halliday Johnny Le Survivant French Edition Paperback 1st Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny Halliday: "Johnny The Survivor" "Johnny Le Survivant" French Edition Paperback 1st Edition. Limited Edition January 2013. In its most accessible form - from A to Z - rediscove...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Books

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The King by Jim Piazza Elvis Presley - Large size coffee table book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
"The King" by Jim Piazza - Elvis Presley - Large-size coffee table bookElvis Presley's life story, from his humble beginnings in a shotgun shack in Tupelo, Mississippi, to his untime...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Books

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Johnny Hallyday's 50 Year Career The Official Book Collection French Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Johnny Hallyday's 50-Year Career - The Official Book Collection. French Limited Edition. The official collection celebrating Johnny Hallyday's 50-year career consists of twenty-three...
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Late 20th Century French Folk Art Books

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M.I. Hummel The Golden Anniversary Album Hardcover 1st Ed. 1984
By Carl Maria Hummel
Located in North Hollywood, CA
M.I. Hummel: The Golden Anniversary Album Hardcover – January 1, 1984. by Eric W. Ehrmann (Author), Robert L. Miller (Author), M.I. Hummel (Illustrator) 1st edition, 1st printing. T...
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Late 20th Century German Folk Art Books

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Great Escapes South America By Christiane Reiter Taschen The Hotel Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Great Escapes South America By Christiane Reiter The Hotel Hardcover Book. Continuing its quest to seek out the world's most unique and inspiring hotels, TASCHEN takes on South America. This diverse selection of hotels, posadas, and haciendas highlights the most exceptional destinations on the continent. Among the breathtaking paradise spots are a hotel on a Patagonian natural reserve, a hacienda perched high in the Andes mountains, an adobe hotel in the Chilean desert, a converted monastery in Peru, a hotel built entirely of salt in Bolivia's Uyuni salt desert, and an ""ecolodge"" on a natural reserve in the Amazon rain forest. For the love of nature, tango dancing, and caipirinhas, nothing beats these exotic escapes...
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21st Century and Contemporary South American Folk Art Books

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Great Escapes Asia Hardcover Table Book by Taschen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Great Escapes Asia Hardcover Table Book by Taschen Publishing. Asia promises multisensory marvels. Whether it’s a scorching hot curry, the vivid sounds of a local market, or an exper...
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21st Century and Contemporary Asian Folk Art Books

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Thousand Islands of the Adriatic Hardcover Book 1965 1st Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Thousand Islands of the Adriatic Hardcover Book 1965. Text by Antun Soljan Published by Yugoslavija 1st edition 1965.  
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1960s European Vintage Folk Art Books

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Bertram K. Little Nina Fletcher Little Collection: 1994 Sotheby's Catalogs 1 & 2
Located in Rochester, NY
The Bertram K. Little and Nina Fletcher Little Collection: January 29 and October 21 - 22, 1994 - Sotheby's, New York. Auction Catalogs - Part 1 and 2. Hardcover decorated black boar...
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1990s American Folk Art Books

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1970 Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator Oversized Heavy Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Norman Rockwell: Artist and Illustrator BY NORMAN ROCKWELL. Buechner, Thomas S. Published by New York, Harry N. Abrahams, 1970. Large heavy oversized hardcover coffee table book. Fir...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Moorish Style, Style Mauresque French Edition Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Moorish style, style Mauresque – 1995 French Edition by Miles Danby (Author), Nordine Haddad (Translator) Presenting images of the architecture and decorative arts of the Islamic w...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Books

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Femmes, Women by Colette Gouvion Large Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Femmes Hardcover large heavy book – 21 Oct. 2003 Women by Colette Gouvion French edition French Text: All over the world, women are fighting. For their rights, their freedom, thei...
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21st Century and Contemporary French Folk Art Books

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19th Century Hand Written Persian Book
Located in London, GB
19th century oil on board of a Blacksmith Of rectangular form, the papier Mache and ebonised cover is finely painted, covered in flowers and a circular motif to the central section...
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1850s Unknown Antique Folk Art Books

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Life Ali: a Life in Pictures by the Editors of Life Paperback Magazine
Located in North Hollywood, CA
LIFE ALI: A Life in Pictures by The Editors of LIFE. Paperback Magazine. * Publisher : Life (Jy 8, 2016) * Publication date : Jy 8, 2016 * Language : EnglishTerrific book with ico...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Folk Art Books

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India by Beny Rolloff and Aubrey Menen 1st Edition Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
India. Designed and Photographed by Roloff Beny. Essay by Aubrey Menen. First Edition Title: Roloff Beny: India Publisher: McGraw-Hill, New York Publication Date: 1969 Binding: H...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Folk Art Books

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Passport Saul Steinberg Published by Harper & Brothers, New York., 1979
Located in North Hollywood, CA
350 drawings made during the artist's travels, in his usual satirical and witty style.Presentation copy from the artist, inscribed on the half-title page: ''Pour Ga' Jean & Pegeen , ...
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20th Century North American Folk Art Books

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Decorative Scandinavian Antique Leather-Bound Books
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A collection of 8 tall and larger size decorative Swedish leather-bound books from the 1950s. This set consist of 3 plus 5 books describing Swedish town in Swedish.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Folk Art Books

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Anselm Kiefer Collectible Art Book
By Anselm Kiefer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Title: Anselm Kiefer (Venezia Contemporaneo) Publisher: Brand: Charta Publication Date: 1997 Binding: Soft cover An excellent overview of Anselm Kiefer_s long career. Over the past four decades, Anselm Kiefer has produced a diverse body of work in painting, sculpture and installation that has made him among the most important artists of his generation. His subject-matter ranges over sources as diverse as Teutonic mythology and history, alchemy and the nature of belief, all depicted in a bewildering variety of materials, including oil paint, dirt, lead, models, photographs, woodcuts, sand, straw and all manner of organic material. By adding found materials to the painted surface of his immense tableaux, he invents a compelling third space between painting and sculpture. Synopsis: This monograph presents Kiefer's complete work to date, reproduced in full color. Review: Writing about one of the most important and complex artists of our times requires the erudition, clarity, and broad view of a Daniel...
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20th Century Italian Folk Art Books

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Picasso's Vollard Suite Book by Pablo Picasso
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Picasso's Vollard Suite Book by Pablo Picasso. Soft cover, Paperback "Picasso's most memorable etchings an extremely important as well as moving group of pictures." --"Art Review"...
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20th Century European Folk Art Books

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The Seven Stars Cookbook Recipes from World-Class Casino Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Seven Stars Cookbook: Recipes from World-Class Casino Restaurants. Harrah's Entertainment Presents The Seven Stars Cookbook: Recipes from World-Class Casino Restaurants. John S...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Santa Fe Art. Ellis, Simone, Published by Crescent Books., New York., 1993 Large
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Santa Fe Art. Ellis, Simone. Published by Crescent Books., New York., 1993. Large hardcover book. Illustrated in black, white and color. Important refer...
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Late 20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Shigaraki the Potters' Valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan Hardcover Book by Louise Al
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Shigaraki the potters valley 1st Edition 1979 Japan. by Louise Allison Cort. This is a study of one of the most influential ceramic traditions to emerge from Japan. It details the site of Shigaraki, its valuable wares and the potters who produced them, from their beginnings in the 10th century, to the present day. The farmer-potters of Shigaraki, a rural valley outside the ancient capital...
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Late 20th Century Folk Art Books

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The Complete Quincy Jones My Journey & Passions Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Complete Quincy Jones: My Journey & Passions: Photos, Letters, Memories & More from Q’s Personal Collection by Quincy Jones, Maya Angelou (Preface), ...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Danish 19th Century Wooden Folk Art Bible Box "Forget Me Not"
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Mid-19th century wooden box designed to look like a Bible. Text engraved with monogramme. The four words in the corners are quite cute and charming: Danish: "FOR - GLEM - MIG - EJ"...
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19th Century Danish Antique Folk Art Books

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Lewis Carroll Observed Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Lewis Carroll Observed A Collection of Unpublished Photographs, Drawings, Poetry and New Essays. GUILIANO, Edward edited by Published by Clarkson N. Potter, New York, 1976 An anth...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Royal Gardens Roy Strong 1992 Book 1st Edition
Located in North Hollywood, CA
With glorious color photographs, paintings, prints, and original designs, noted historian and author Sir Roy Strong presents Britain's royal gardens of today and yesterday--magnifice...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Deep Design Nine Little Art Histories by Libby Lumpkin Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Deep Design: Nine Little Art Histories by Libby Lumpkin. January 1, 1995 In nine ambitious essays of uncommon erudition, art historian Libby Lumpkin constructs quirky condensed his...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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L' Art Calligraphique De L'Islam by Khatibi, Abdelkébir Sijelmass Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
L'art calligraphique de l'Islam hardcover art book. Calligraphy Art in Islam, French edition. French Edition by Abdelkebir Khatibi. Large wonderful...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Books

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The Fabric of Moroccan Life Book by Ivo Grammet and Niloo Imami Paydar
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Fabric of Moroccan Life Book by Ivo Grammet and Niloo Imami Paydar. By Indianapolis Museum of Art. For centuries, the people of Morocco have been producing magnificent embroide...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Books

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The World of Bruegel by Timothy Foote Hardcover Art Book in Sleeve
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The World of Bruegel, By Timothy Foote hardcover book Slipcase. The World of Bruegel: 1525-1569. The work of the Flemish artist discussed in a blend of biography and art criticism wi...
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20th Century Belgian Folk Art Books

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The World of Rodin by William Harlan Hale, published in 1976 Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The World of Rodin by William Harlan Hale, published in 1976 by Time Life, USA. The World of Rodin 1840-1917 Hardcover With Slipcase Time Life Vintage Book. 192 pages, pictorial en...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Complete Book of Traditional Fair Isle Knitting by McGregor, Sheila, 1982
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Complete Book Of Traditional Fair Isle Knitting by McGregor, Sheila. 1st Edition Published 1982 Title The Complete Book of Traditional Fair Isle Knitting Author McGregor, Shei...
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20th Century English Folk Art Books

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Complete Book of Traditional Aran Knitting by Shelagh Hollingworth 1982
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Complete book of traditional Aran knitting Book by Shelagh Hollingworth. Collects patterns for knitting shirts, sweaters, jackets, coats, and other clothes in the style of the A...
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20th Century English Folk Art Books

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Holocaust Museum in Washington Hardcover 1995 by Jeshajahu Weinb Rina Elieli
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Holocaust Museum in Washington Hardcover – September 15, 1995 by Jeshajahu Weinberg, Rina Elieli Recounting the making of the United States Holocaus...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Complete Book of Traditional Fair Isle Knitting by McGregor, Sheila 1982
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Complete Book Of Traditional Fair Isle Knitting By McGregor, Sheila. 1st Edition Published 1982 Title The Complete Book of Traditional Fair Isle Knitting Author McGregor, Shei...
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20th Century English Folk Art Books

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La Belle et la Bête Un Choix de Jeunes Artistes Americains Art Gallery Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
La belle et la be^te: Un choix de jeunes artistes americains : Beauty ad the Beast, a choice of young American artist. Doug Aitken : 6 octobre-19 nove...
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20th Century French Folk Art Books

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Window on Sedona Living in the Land of the Red Rocks by Dottie Webster Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
A Window on Sedona: Living in the Land of the Red Rocks by Dottie Webster. 1st Edition. If eyes are the "window of the soul," then windows are the eyes of our houses. In Sedona, t...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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L'oeil Magazine International d'art n° 481 Spécial Maroc
Located in North Hollywood, CA
L'oeil Magazine International d'art n° 481 : Spécial Maroc The eye. International art magazine N ° 481: Special Morocco. Author: Collective Collection: The E...
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20th Century North American Folk Art Books

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Savannah Then and Now by Stefan Sanmann and John Crowell Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Savannah Then and Now by Stefan Sanmann and John Crowell Hardcover Book. Savannah: Then and Now Hardcover – January 1, 1997 by Stefan Sanmann (Author), John Crowell (Author), Jeffrey Crowell (Photographer) Photography - 172 pages Putting archive and contemporary photographs of the same landmark side-by-side, Savannah Then and Now is a visual chronicle of the city's past The early settlers of Savannah built their houses around a geometric street plan on a bluff above the Savannah River. They were aided by the Yamacraw tribe and their aged chief, Tomochichi, who became firm friends with Savannah's founder, Englishman James Oglethorpe, and both their names are commemorated across the city. Oglethorpe's vision for "open-space squares surrounded by the rhythmic placement of streets"would later earn Savannah the prestigious status of becoming a National Historic Landmark. Savannah boomed as the cotton trade expanded in the South, and by the mid-19th century the city was thriving as it exported cotton bales to Europe and acted as a staging post for travelers. During the Civil War, in 1864, Savannah was surrendered to General William T. Sherman following his March to the Sea, which began in Atlanta and ended in Savannah. Thankfully, General Sherman spared Savannah the torch, and the elegant Georgian residences were saved. However, it took a group of resolute Savannah ladies to preserve some of the best architecture in the city in the 1950s, as many historic buildings were scheduled for demolition. Their hard work and enterprise has helped preserve the city's architectural heritage. The book features images of some of the sites referenced in John Berendt's influential book Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil such as Mercer House...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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The Spirit of New England Hardcover 1991 by Paul Nolan
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Spirit of New England Hardcover – June 9, 1991 by Paul Nolan. Harris, Bill., Portland House, 1991, 1st U.S. Edition 1st Printing, cloth with gilt spine titles, 160 pp, colo...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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The Forties As Reported By The New York Times
Located in North Hollywood, CA
The Forties: As Reported By The New York Times By Keylin, Arleen; Cohen, Jonathan. Title The Forties: As Reported by the New York Times Author Keyli...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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John Hay Whitney Collection Paperback, May 1, 1983 by John Rewald Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Authors: John Rewald. Publisher: Natl Gallery Of Art Keywords: collection, Whitney, john Pages: 176. Published: 1983-05. Publisher ? : ? Natl Gallery of Art; Language ? : ? English Paperback ? : ? 176 pages. Washington, 1983. 1st. Edition Softcover. Very Good / None. 176 pages, b&w and color illustrations. This is a beautiful coffee table collectible hardcover book. Overview: 73 paintings by 19th- and 20th-century European and American masters constituted almost the entire collection assembled by John Hay...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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National Geographic The Photo Ark The Quest to Document the World's Animals
Located in North Hollywood, CA
National Geographic The Photo Ark: One Man's Quest to Document the World's Animals. Animal Ark: Celebrating our Wild World in Poetry and Pictures (National Geographic Kids) Hardcover – February 14, 2017 Synopsis: The lush and unique photography in this book represents National Geographic's Photo Ark, a major initiative and lifelong project by photographer Joel Sartore to make portraits of the world's animals—especially those that are endangered. His powerful message, conveyed with humor, compassion, and art: to know these animals is to save them. Animal Ark: Celebrating our Wild World in Poetry and Pictures (National Geographic Kids) Hardcover – February 14, 2017 by Kwame Alexander (Author), Mary Rand Hess (Author), Deanna Nikaido Sartore is circling the globe, visiting zoos and wildlife rescue centers to create studio portraits of 12,000 species, with an emphasis on those facing extinction. With a goal of photographing every animal in captivity in the world, he has photographed more than 6,000 already and now, thanks to a multi-year partnership with National Geographic, he may reach his goal. This book showcases his animal portraits: from tiny to mammoth, from the Florida grasshopper sparrow to the greater one-horned rhinoceros. Paired with the eloquent prose of veteran wildlife writer Douglas Chadwick, and an inspiring foreword from Harrison Ford, this book presents a thought-provoking argument for saving all the species of our planet. About the Author: JOEL SARTORE is a photographer, speaker, author, teacher, and a 25-year contributor to National Geographic magazine as well as Audubon, Geo, Time, Life, Newsweek, and Sports Illustrated. He has written several books including National Geographic's Rare: Portraits of America's Endangered Species, Photographing Your Family, and Let's Be Reasonable, a collection of essays from the CBS Sunday Morning show. Sartore and his work have been the subjects of several national broadcasts, including the National Geographic Channel's Explorer, the NBC Nightly News, NPR's Weekend Edition, and an hour-long PBS documentary, At Close Range. He is also a contributor on the CBS Sunday Morning Show with Charles Osgood...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Folk Art Books

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2010 California Biennial Orange County Museum of Art Paperback Hardcover Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
2010 California Biennial orange County Museum of Art Paperback. January 1, 2011 by Sarah C. Bancroft (Author). Created for the Orange County Museum of...
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21st Century and Contemporary North American Folk Art Books

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19th Century Wooden Bible Box "Forget Me Not" with Secret Concealed Compartment
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
19th Century wooden Bible box "Forget Me Not" with secret concealed compartment The four words in the corners are quite cute and charming: Danish...
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19th Century Scandinavian Antique Folk Art Books

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Tahiti Contemporary Art Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Tahiti : contemporary art in an age of uncertainty : Hirsch Farm Project / Mitchell Kane. The sixth annual book published by the Hirsch Farm Project, an arts-based think tank, addresses a variety of contemporary issues. The project which took place in April and July of 1996 gathered six artists to speculate on the notion of Tahiti as an allegory for contemporary uncertainties ranging from environmental havoc to oscillating geographical economies. Contributions by John Currin, Mariko Mori, Alexis Rockman...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Call of the Desert The Sahara Hardcover Book by Philippe Bourseiller
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Call of the Desert: The Sahara Hardcover Book. Philippe Bourseiller Harry N. Abrams, Nov 1, 2004 - Nature - 424 pages Photographer Bourseiller embarked on the first truly comprehe...
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Early 2000s African Folk Art Books

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Between Seer and Seen: Celebrating the Artists of Santa Barbara County Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Between Seer and Seen: Celebrating the Artists of Santa Barbara County Book by Mark Robert Halper. Composed of 71 portraits and 15 still life images photographed from January to De...
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20th Century American Folk Art Books

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Terres Marocaines Nadia Demnati, France Marie Fiorese Book
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Terres marocaines ( Moroccan land) French book Nadia Demnati , France Marie Fiorese. 1997 , 48 pp Nadia Demnati , France, Marie Fiorese Photos with Artifacts in it Rencontres médit...
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20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Books

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Young Americans New American Art in the Saatchi Collection
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Young Americans: New American Art in the Saatchi Collection Book by Jeffrey Deitch Published to accompany exhibition at the Saatchi Gallery, London; 2...
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Late 20th Century English Folk Art Books

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Folk Art books for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique folk art books for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage books created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include more furniture and collectibles, wall decorations, folk art and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with paper, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Folk Art books made in a specific country, there are North America, United States, and Europe pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original books, popular names associated with this style include Berber Tribes of Morocco, Lewis Carroll, Norman Rockwell, and Pablo Picasso. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for books differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $29 and tops out at $7,900 while the average work can sell for $85.

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