The Decorative Work of T. M. Cleland; A Record and Review
New York: Pynson Printers, 1929. Cleland, T.M. Limited edition. Hardcover. #1140 of 1200 copies, folio full black cloth with gilt titling to cover and spine, 100pp. of artwork. Biographical and critical introduction by Hamill (pp.V-XVIII) and a portrait lithograph frontis of the artist by Rockwell Kent. The production of the copies began in 1923 and was completed in August of 1929.
Thomas Maitland Cleland (1880 – 1964) was an American book designer, painter, illustrator, and type designer. Cleland began his career as a book designer for the Caslon Press and created title pages for Merrymount Press. Daniel Berkeley Updike of the Merrymount Press was a mentor. From 1907 to 1908, Cleland was art director of McClure’s Magazine, completely redesigning the periodical during his tenure. In 1925, he created illustrations and typography for Wesvaco Paper Corporation's in-house magazine.] In 1929, he was hired on as art director to design Fortune magazine by Henry Luce. The initial issue in February 1930 was hailed as a masterpiece of classical design and was pitched to Luce at the initial meeting. In 1937, he planned a typographical refresh of Newsweek. Later, he designed the newspaper PM. The design of the newspaper earned him the Ayer Award. He worked on eight books for the Limited Editions Club of The Heritage Press, designing a variety of illustrations, typography, and complete books. This is an overview of his career up to 1929.
Spine ends frayed, light rubbing to tips of beveled boards, else near fine, no previous owner's marks. Item #37941
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