Oliver Messel: In the Theatre of Dreams (Signed Copy)

Stock No. 19301

Authors: Thomas, MESSEL | LORD SNOWDON (introduction by)

New York: Rizzoli International Publications 2011

First Edition. Large hardback in dust-jacket. With Oliver Messel designed bookplate to verso of ffe; inscribed 'To Penelope, with love from Thomas Messel'. A fine copy. 272 pages. Lavishly illustrated with full colour photogarphic plates, many double-spreads. An extensive illustrated study of the work of Oliver Messel. The book covers Messel's varied career, including his work for the theatre, ballet, films, interiors and architecture. Essays by Thomas Messel, Stephen Calloway, Sarah Woodcock, Jeremy Musson, Kenneth Lodwick, and Anthony Powell are accompanied by tributes from Carolina Herrara, Roy Strong, Desmond Helley, Nicky Haslam, Hamish Bowles, and Sir Kenneth Adam. There are many illustrations, including archival photographs and sketches.