{"product_id":"c1953-john-hadfield-books-of-delights-pleasure-beauty-art-history-books","title":"c1953 John Hadfield: Books Of Delights, Pleasure \u0026 Beauty Art History Books","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"display: none;\"\u003e\n \u003ch1\u003e\n  1971 The Ship Of Fools Folio Society Sebastien Brant History Book 1st Ed Sleeve\n \u003c\/h1\u003e\n 1971 The Ship Of Fools Folio Society Sebastien Brant History Book 1st Ed SleeveThe Ship Of FoolsBy Sebastian BrantTranslated by William GillisWith The Original WoodcutsPublished by The Folio Society: London 1971 1st FS Edition\"Sebastian Brant (c1458 - 1521) was a German humanist and satirist. He is best known for his satire Das Narrenschiff (The Ship of Fools). In 1494 - just after the voyage of Columbus, he wrote a satirical poem called The Ship of Fools, about people being transported from their native land to the \"Land of Fools\".Includes sleeve with light wear only. No marks or inscriptions. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.Size 25cm x 15cm x 3.5cm (sleeve dimensions)\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    c1953 John Hadfield: Books Of Delights, Pleasure \u0026amp; Beauty Art History Books\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n   \u003cb\u003e\n    \u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003c\/b\u003e\n  \u003c\/span\u003e\n \u003c\/font\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n     \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n      \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n       \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n         \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n          \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n           \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n            \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n             A Book Of Pleasures (1960 - 256 Pages) + A Book Of Beauty (1953 - 256 Pages) + A Book Of Delights (1957 - 256 Pages)\n            \u003c\/font\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n            \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n             By John Hadfield\n            \u003c\/font\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n            \u003cspan style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: large;\"\u003e\n             Published by Hulton Press: London\n            \u003c\/span\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n            \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n             \u003cstrong\u003e\n              Includes All 3 Volumes With Dustjackets\n             \u003c\/strong\u003e\n            \u003c\/font\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n            \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n             \u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003c\/font\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n            \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n             \"John Hadfield's A Book of Beauty (Hulton Press, London, 1953), A Book of Delights (Edward Hulton, 1957), and A Book of Pleasures (Vista Books, 1960) together form a charming and visually rich trilogy of mid-20th century anthologies celebrating art, literature, and the enduring pleasures of human experience. Elegantly produced and profusely illustrated, these volumes bring together a carefully curated selection of prose, poetry, and fine art reproductions, reflecting Hadfield's refined editorial eye and deep appreciation for cultural heritage. Each book stands alone in theme yet complements the others, creating a cohesive set that explores beauty in its aesthetic, emotional, and sensory dimensions.\n            \u003c\/font\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n             \u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003c\/font\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n             The volumes are particularly notable for their high-quality colour plates and thoughtful juxtapositions of text and image, drawing on a wide range of sources from classical painting to literary excerpts spanning centuries. A Book of Beauty focuses on visual and poetic expressions of grace and form; A Book of Delights broadens the scope to include moments of wonder, curiosity, and artistic inspiration; while A Book of Pleasures turns toward the intimate joys of life, from simple sensory experiences to cultivated tastes. The result is a set that is as much a visual delight as it is a literary companion, embodying the post-war publishing tradition of accessible yet sophisticated art books for the home.\n            \u003c\/font\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n             \u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003c\/font\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003cdiv\u003e\n            \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n             Presented here as a complete three-volume collection with their original dustjackets, these works capture the distinctive style of the Hulton Press and its associated imprints during a golden era of illustrated publishing. Their decorative bindings and enduring appeal make them both attractive display pieces and engaging reading material, offering a window into mid-century tastes and the timeless appeal of art and literature. This set will appeal to collectors of illustrated books, lovers of classic art anthologies, and those drawn to beautifully produced volumes celebrating culture, aesthetics, and the pleasures of everyday life.\"\n            \u003c\/font\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n            \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n             \u003cbr\u003e\n            \u003c\/font\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n           \u003cdiv style=\"\"\u003e\n            \u003cfont face=\"Arial\" size=\"4\"\u003e\n             Dustjackets with general wear, chipping some loss etc as shown. No inscriptions. All books are clean and unmarked. Very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.\n            \u003c\/font\u003e\n           \u003c\/div\u003e\n          \u003c\/div\u003e\n         \u003c\/div\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n       \u003c\/div\u003e\n      \u003c\/div\u003e\n     \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n  \u003cfont rwr=\"1\" style=\"\"\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n    \u003cfont face=\"Arial\"\u003e\n     \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.6667px;\"\u003e\n      \u003cbr\u003e\n     \u003c\/span\u003e\n    \u003c\/font\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n   \u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt;\"\u003e\n    \u003cspan style=\"font-size: large;\"\u003e\n     Size 21.5cm x 17cm x 2.5cm - x 3 Books\n    \u003c\/span\u003e\n   \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/font\u003e\n \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Antique Books Australia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46924489031819,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0607\/0770\/0875\/files\/018a8d33-7317-4bf0-a336-2534257bcb7a.jpg?v=1778735133","url":"https:\/\/antiquebooksaustralia.com.au\/products\/c1953-john-hadfield-books-of-delights-pleasure-beauty-art-history-books","provider":"Antique Books Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}