An inspired collection of Lucien (son of Camille) Pissarro's drawings and wood engravings introduced to an American audience for the first time. Includes 300 engravings from publications of the Eragny Press, owned by Lucien and his wife.
| Binding | EAN | ISBN-10 | Pub Date | PAGES | Language | Size | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardcover | 9781559211918 | 1559211911 | 2010-01-01 | 128 | 0.00 x 7.00 x 10.00 in | $29.95 |
Poe's original story of a cat haunting his drunk and abusive owner/murderer to madness, remastered with wood engravings by Alan James Robinson.
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