JAZZ GRAPHICS: David Stone Martin by Manek Daver 1st Edition 1991 Book

Jazz Graphics: David Stone Martin by Manek Daver. Soft cover, first edition, 1991. Very good condition.

David Stone Martin (1913-1992) was an American artist who achieved fame for his illustrations on the covers of over 400 jazz record albums. His work is featured in MOMA. The Art Institute of Chicago, the Smithsonian, etc. This book documents hundreds of his album covers and is arranged by artist. There are also other sections for labels, Downbeat covers and notably a Portfolio of Portraits with 65 portraits of jazz artist that has been published, and appears to be the only full-length treatment of his life's work. this is a large-format trade paperback in the original brown publisher's wrappers with white spine and cover lettering. There is also a stiff, full-color dust jacket. This is a nice clean, tight and unmarked book with no interior or exterior markings, no previous owner names and no books plates. The covers are in nice condition with no creases, tears or chips. The dust jacket in similarly nice condition with no chips, tears or markings. Illustrated. 157 pages.

10658-234a