The Complete Works of Harrison Fisher Illustrator [Hardcover]

Naomi Welch (Author), Kim Ziegler (Author, Editor), Tony Grant (Author, Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1999 | ISBN-10: 0967021219 | ISBN-13: 978-0967021218 | Edition: 1st

This book documents both the life and the work of the most popular and widely collected illustrator Harrison Fisher. The book is organized into 19 chapters covering every aspect of his work including: illustrated art books, magazine cover art, posters, sheet music, calendars, candy tins, art prints, novels, Sunday newspaper supplements, magazine interior art, series, postcard panels, advertisements, programs, glassware, pocket mirrors, tape measures, collectible reproductions, and much more. The book is heavily illustrated with 1,384 images in full color.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A beautiful 4-color book. If you are a connoisseur of art or illustration you will surely enjoy..." -- West Coast Peddler, September 1999

"A beautifully illustrated and well-researched book by the leading expert on Harrison Fisher's work showcase the artist's immense talents." -- Collectors' Eye, 1999

"A well-presented work of Fisher's life and art. 1,400 color images make this book a valuable reference for the collector." -- AntiqueWeek, August 16, 1999

"The Complete Works of Harrison Fisher Illustrator is just what the name implies, a complete work." -- Antique Trader, October 27, 1999

From the Publisher

This is the most comprehensive reference book, price guide, and collector's checklist ever published on Harrison Fisher.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 384 pages
• Publisher: Images of the Past; 1st edition (June 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967021219
• ISBN-13: 978-0967021218
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.8 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #623,442 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderul Resource on Harrison Fisher!, August 9, 2001

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--corinne-- (Virginia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Works of Harrison Fisher Illustrator (Hardcover)

I have been collecting Harrison Fisher illustrated prints and bookplates for about 10 years now.

Ms. Welch compiles so much of Harrison Fisher's work in this volume.
This book begins with a biography which has the most information I have read about him anywhere. Good quality materials are used; this is a large artbook with full-color illustrations printed on glossy, thick paper. Most, if not all, of Harrison Fisher's Cosmopolitan and Ladies Home Journal magazine covers are pictured here.

Each artbook has its own section that includes detailed publishing and printing information and is followed by the illustrations presented in the order in which they appear in the artbooks. Differences in first and second printings are discussed. Ms. Welch includes insets of Harrison Fisher's signed artbook contracts.
Various collectibles featuring Fisher's artwork are pictured accompanied by a value guide in the back of the book. Please note that postcards of Harrison Fisher's illustrations are shown in another of Naomi Welch's works.

Thorough reference source and great collector's item on Harrison Fisher and his illustrations. Would love to see more reference books in the future on Fisher. Hopefully, a biography will be published about him some day.

If you want to find out more about Harrison Fisher and his illustrations this book will give you wide exposure to his work.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous! Just what I've been looking for!, May 16, 2001

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This review is from: The Complete Works of Harrison Fisher Illustrator (Hardcover)

A great book--comprehensive, great insights into the author's life, terrific color reproduction and sturdy binding so you can look at it again and again. A minor quibble is that I would have loved to have seen some of the magazine covers full page, but that was probably cost prohibitive. Somebody, please do a Harrison Fisher poster book!

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Complete Works of Harrison Fisher Illustrator, November 28, 2000

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Carrie Boyd (Germantown, Maryland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Works of Harrison Fisher Illustrator (Hardcover)

Naomi Welch has done a beautiful job on "The Complete Works of Harrison Fisher Illustrator". I grew up with Harrison Fisher prints and dearly love them. Ms. Welch has certianly done her homework providing a well written history of Harrison Fisher and his works. The pictures are presented in a very loving manner with great detail. It is a must have for any Harrison Fisher collector! Beautiful!