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This " Life Doesn't Frighten Me " rare vintage 1993 first edition collector's Jean Michel Basquiat & Maya Angelou hardcover …
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This " Life Doesn't Frighten Me " rare vintage 1993 first edition collector's Jean Michel Basquiat & Maya Angelou hardcover book is an incredibly special and unique book to add to your library collection.
The hardcover book with laminated cover boards, and dust jacket is published by Stewart, Tabori and Chang New York, printed in 1993. It features a poem by the award winning poet and Civil Rights activist Maya Angelou with illustrations by the artist and master of social commentary Jean Michel Basquiat, edited by Sara Jane Boyers.
Maya Angelou's brave, defiant poem celebrates the courage within each one of us, young and old. Fearsome images are summoned and dispelled by the power of faith in ourselves. Angelou's strong words are matched by the daring vision of artist Jean Michel Basquiat, whose style reveals the powerful emotions of imagination. Together, Angelou's words and Basquiat's images created a place where every person indeed may experience their own fearlessness.
In this brilliant work of poetry and Contemporary Art, brief biographies of Angelou and Basquiat accompany the text and artwork, focusing on the strengths they took from their lives and brought to their work.
The rare vintage 1st edition collector's book measures 9 3/4" W X 11 3/4" H X 1/4" D, with 33 pages. It features 18 illustrations copyright The Estate of Jean Michel Basquiat.
It is in excellent " like new " clean vintage condition consistent with age and very light signs of handling to the dust jacket. The book is in very clean condition. Please see photos for condition reference. It is now being offered here for an excellent price.
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- Dimensions
- 9.75ʺW × 0.25ʺD × 11.75ʺH
- Artist
- Jean Michel Basquiat
- Brand
- Jean Michel Basquiat
- Designer
- Jean Michel Basquiat
- Period
- 1990s
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Cardboard
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- White
- Condition Notes
- It is in excellent " like new " clean vintage condition consistent with age and very light signs of handling … moreIt is in excellent " like new " clean vintage condition consistent with age and very light signs of handling to the dust jacket. The book is in very clean condition. Please see photos for condition reference. less
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