Franklin Booth: Painter with a pen [Hardcover]

John Fleskes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: 2002

Franklin Booth: Painter with a Pen is the first new collection on the master of pen and ink since 1925. At 112 pages this volume collects over 180 black and white pen and ink illustrations that focus on his work for books and many leading magazines. The majority of these works have never, till now, been reprinted. Raised on a farm in Indiana, Franklin Booth imitated the woodblock printing techniques of the late 1800's to develop his style. Using the pen, Booth created imagery in a fresh and unique way. The extraordinary fashion in which he worked, separated him from the common artist. His technique remained fresh and exciting throughout his career.

Franklin Booth is considered by aficionados and artists alike as one of the most important individuals within the field of illustration. Generations of artists have been inspired by his images. Long after his passing, he continues to influence illustrators, helping them to attain a higher level of craft. His contributions remain legion.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

John Fleskes is the president and publisher of Flesk Publications. His previous books include the two-edition set on the works of Joseph Clement Coll: The Art of Adventure and A Legacy in Line. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 97 pages
• Publisher: Flesk Publications; 1st edition (2002)
• ASIN: B0006S03I0
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,012,126 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Franklin Booth Painter with a Pen Stunning Collection, May 12, 2005

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Karen K. Yeung - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin Booth: Painter with a pen (Hardcover)

Franklin Booth's illustrations are amazing! His compositions are some of the best I've seen. There is a feeling of peace as I flip through the pages of this book. Franklin Booth used a unique approach of using pen lines to depict shades and depth by varying the distance of the lines from one another. At first look I thought it reminded me of a wood engraving, but it is so much more. The best thing about this book is that it is family safe and can be shown to and enjoyed by people of all ages.

I was touched by the passion of the introduction writer Roy Krenkel. Also, the brief biography and foreword written by one of Franklin Booth's students from the late thirties made it obvious how loved Booth was during his lifetime. The combination of illustrations and design allowed the artwork to breath on each page. The selections by the publisher couldn't have been better.

I highly recommend this book to all lovers of fine pen and ink, and to those who enjoy all things beautiful.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good look at an amazing illustrator, September 3, 2007

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Gary Houtz "illustration lover" (Wyandotte, MI USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin Booth: Painter with a Pen (Paperback)

I enjoyed this book. I had to wait until it was reprinted to get a good look at it.
Anyone interested infine illustration and especially pen and ink work will surely be amazed by these works.
The only drawback is that it only covers his black and white work and is therefore incomplete.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Masterpiece - A painter with a pen!, November 10, 2005

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John H. Murphy (Henderson, NV United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Franklin Booth: Painter with a pen (Hardcover)

I'm new to the pen and ink paintings of Franklin Booth. This is a delightful book that can be enjoyed by all ages. The themes range from the fanciful to the sublime. I highly recommend this beautiful book.