THE ENCHANTED WORLD OF JESSIE M. KING

The most important twentieth century illustrator from Scotland, Jessie King created a world that blended fantasy and reality in a way that still brings delight. In addition to her book bindings and illustrations, she also created colorful batik fabrics, jewelry and porcelain designs. Exploring her childhood and years at the Glasgow School of Art, to her marriage to E.A. Taylor and their life, first in Paris, then in Kirkudbright, Scotland, White opens the door to a woman of "laughing good nature and exuberant friendliness." Includes chronology, check-list and index. Illustrated in black and white with several color illustrations throughout. Note: This is an out of print, used and/or rare item. Very Fine. Very small bump to the top corner.