Henry Miller: Watercolors, Drawings, and His Essay the Angel Is My Watermark!

New York: Abrams, 1962. First Edition. Square cream quarto with black spine and transparent DJ with black text; 39 pages, 12 leaves of tipped-in plates: illustrations (some color), portraits; 33 cm. Two empty frames in rear pocket are present, one black and the other white. VG (-) DJ with minor closed tears at folds, slightest chipping/scuffing to plastic; VG copy with corners fraying ever so slighlty; some edgewear to boards and rubbing to bottom edge of leaves, else clean, tight and with bright, beautiful color printing. Hardcover.

"The object of these pages is to relate the genesis of a masterpiece. The masterpiece is hanging on the wall in front of me; it is dry now. I am putting this down to remember the process, because I shall probably never do another like it." -- Henry Miller. The author reflects on creativity, enjoyment and imperfection at the end of his years. Contents: Foreword by Henry Miller, The Angel is My Watermark, Description of Colorplates and Drawings, Acknowledgements, Drawings, Watercolors (Reproduced in black and white), Colorplates, Photographs. The plates are detachable, and two slip-in frames are provided in pocket. **Heavy, large item. Additional shipping fees may be needed. Please inquire**