Item #66787 The Hero: Myth / Image / Symbol. Dorothy NORMAN.

The Hero: Myth / Image / Symbol.

New York: World Publishing, 1969. First Edition. Hardcover. Quarto. xviii + 244 pp. Black cloth with silver titling; b&w illustrations. Bottom edge of both boards faded; corners lightly rubbed. A wide ranging study exploring the heroic aspect of the nature of man, as expressed in art, myth and symbol, throughout human history. The author was deeply involved in the preparation of the renowned "Family of Man" photographic exhibit and an associate of Alfred Stieglitz. Review copy with letter from publishing company. Some fading and light rubbing to the cloth at the edges and points, tidy owner's name on reverse of half title page, otherwise a tight and unmarked VG+ copy in VG dustjacket. (Dust jacket panels rubbed, small chips, tears and creases at edges; not price clipped but penned price on inner flap. Now in mylar cover.). Item #66787

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