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first edition, 1930.
kent’s perilous account of a sea journey from new york to greenland captures the awe and danger of the open ocean. vivid descriptions of the ocean's immaculate, terrifying, and destructive force are paired with kent’s beautiful woodcut illustrations, immersing readers in the voyage. the second half of the narrative intertwines the crew's struggle after their shipwreck with kent’s poetic reflections on nature and resilience.
rockwell kent is perhaps best known for his illustrations for moby-dick and his contributions to art deco illustration in literature.
new york: brewer and warren. 281 pages. hardcover. book condition: mild toning throughout, marking to back panel, light soiling to spine, boxing to paste-downs, wear to top-edge. very good. Item #453
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