Obejrzyj erotic book illustration 19 nova venus 39 zdjec na. The book takes a look at blaine s bio and some of his magic and feats of endurance. If you create a free account and sign in, you will be able to customize what is displayed. Its where your interests connect you with your people. Buy nova venus book online at best prices in india on. Limited to 300 copies of which this is hand numbered 28 but not signed many were signed by blaine on the limitation page. Aug 11, 2009 mahlon blaine was an artist born in 1894 in albany oregon. Paul becat four sets of engravings, mahlon blaine venus sardonica, nova venus, paul verlaines hashish and incense, rojan three works and georges redon four works. This historical novel takes a rollicking ride through oneeyed mahlon blaines adventures and experiences as an early 20thcentury illustrator. Illustration from the 1926 book, fairyland of ida rentoul outhwaite ida was an australian artist and illustrator of childrens. Nova venus mahlon blaine limited edition 300 art folio published by jake brussel in 1938 walden ed. The faces and physiognomy of the women subjects in the illustrations seem to have had some influence on the fantasy illustrator mahlon blaine specifically his venus sardonica and nova venus, as well as other of his erotic works, though the sterrett illustrations are not overtly erotic in the least, just wonderfully pleasing to the eye.
Jimbo is one of the best of blackwoods studies of the peculiar horrors and ecstasies of childhood. This feverish and provocative original illustration by mahlon blaine appears to date to the late 1930s, when the artist was mining the myth of aphrodite for nova venus, a series of artworks illustrating a poem written by blaine that interrogates the relationship between love, lust, and modernism. I doubt that illustrator mahlon blaine featured in any of the scurrilous porn books in franz kafkas collectionhe would have been too young, for a startbut his erotic work isnt so far removed from some of the artists of the amethyst and opals. A nice overview of his work can be seen in the book the outlandish art of mahlon blaine pictured below. Lupoff was the editor for publishers jack biblo and jack tannen after many years of operating their lower manhattan bookstore, biblo and tannen booksellers, at 63 fourth avenue, the two began a publishing. Unfortunately this only begins to collect blaine s works but it does provide enough of a sample for the reader to become familiar with his styles and abilities. Shop original mahlon blaine nude paintings from the worlds best art galleries. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. I hope someone eventually reprints venus sardonica. Each signed with initials mahlon blaine produced these erb canaveral press illustrations while living above the. From a creepy debauched perspective, the illustrations are on par with those included in hanns heinz ewers alraune and the sorcerers apprentice. Erotic book illustration 19 nova venus 39 pics xhamster. Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids.
While drinking the water he suddenly beheld a town on the bottom of this scoopful of water, burying his face in it to see more, almost forgetting to breathe, and hating to return to this world. His mastery of line was, and remains, unique and masterful. This feverish and provocative original illustration by mahlon blaine appears to date to the late 1930s, when the artist was mining the myth of aphrodite for nova venus, a series of artworks illustrating a poem written by blaine that interrogates the. Mahlon blaine artist, fine art prices, auction records for mahlon blaine see more mahlon blaine american 1894 edgar rice burroughs book illustrations, group of c. This site uses cookies to deliver our services, improve performance, for analytics, and if not signed in for advertising. Mahlon blaine american 1894 1969 edgar rice burroughs book illustrations, group of 4, c. Small folio, plates, titlesheet, colophon, and one introduction sheet loose as issued in custom green board folder. Mahlon blaine nude paintings 5 for sale at 1stdibs. Bekijk erotic book illustration 19 nova venus 39 beelden op. Blaine mahlon nova venus 1894 1969 mahlon blaine was a twentieth century american artist who is remembered chiefly today for his brilliant illustrations to many books, both childrens and adult. Most of what is known about mahlon blaine is presented in the book, the art of mahlon blaine peregrine 1982 by gershon legman with an introduction by robert arrington and bibliography by roland trenary. A beautiful catalogue of carefully selected rare finds.
Although published in 1982, the art of mahlon blaine remains the only available monograph and the only real book of note done on the prolific and talented illustrator mahlon blaine. The art of mahlon blaine contains 78 pages of black and white and 4 pages of color illustrations and artwork, many held privately and unpublished about 100 images in all. Blaine s decadent and erotic illustrations with a creation theme. Blaine bookey center for gender and refugee studies. Acknowledged as one of mahlon blaines masterworks, nova venus is reprinted by and gb graphics in its entirety for the first time since its original publication. May 31, 2019 thirst brought him to this waterhole in the parched desert. Mahlon blaine 18941969 was prolific throughout the 1920s and early 1930s illustrating everything from childrens books to mainstream magazines but his pen and ink drawings of the erotic and grotesque, reminiscent of. Mahlon blaine 1894 1969 born in albany, oregon in 1894, blaine appears to have created his past on the fly. He also published two books of illustrations called venus sardonica and nova venus.
Even much of the biographical information in this book by blaine s longtime friend is either questioned or countered in the book s. Mahlon blaine was an artist born in 1894 in albany oregon. Discover our full range of books, stationery and audiobooks at. I have not yet felt compelled to read hector frances the grip of desire, but it contains a generous sampling of some of mahlon blaine s best drawings. Read more read less inspire a love of reading with prime book box. Illustrations by mahlon blaine for erotic collection. Click here to see some of whats inside this volume. Our az list of subject areas includes artist names, movie titles and movie stars, ideas and concepts, artistic motifs and more. Watch erotic book illustration 19 nova venus 39 pics at. Canaveral press was a new yorkbased publisher of fantasy, science fiction and related material, active from the early 1960s through the mid1970s.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Brussel issued nova venus as a cover his reprint of venus sardonica in the same year, calculating that, not as explicit, it would throw censors off the scent of sardonica. Written by roland trenary and based on 39 years of research. A few stiffcard leaves have darkened, not affecting mounted image leaves, otherwise a fine copy in very good folio with lt. One of mahlon blaine s visual masterworks, nova venus is reprinted here in its entirety for the first time. All of our blaine prints are from the first edition of nova venus, privately published at new york in 1938 in an edition of three hundred portfolios containing thirtyeight darkly erotic penandink drawings by the artist printed in black ink over a yellow background on good quality laid paper. Nova venus 38 grotesquely erotic plates tipped to peach colored mounts. Acknowledged as one of mahlon blaine s masterworks, nova venus is reprinted by and gb graphics in its entirety for the first time since its original publication. Characteristically dark, and replete with complicated and even bizarre symbolism. Exploring his friendships with the famous and infamous in bohemian san francisco, pretalkies hollywood and otherworldly new york city, this selfportrait paints the struggles and triumphs of an artist truly committed to his unique. Ink and white paint available at 2009 march signature. The layout, art, and editing of the book are as brilliant as blaine s magic. Blaines life and background is a mystery, as blaine himself intended it.
Buy nova venus book online at low prices in india nova. Mahlon blaines best illustration work walked the razors edge between the grotesque and beautiful, and he died in poverty and obscurity in mahlon blaines best work walked the razors edge between the grotesque and beautiful. Buy nova venus by mahlon blaine paperback online at lulu. Whether he was selftaught or obtained training along the way, he was an accomplished painter and illustrator, who produced drawings reminiscent of beardsley both in style and content. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
And evil with a nude woman and a leopardskinned demon, outstanding examples of his famous horned, tailed, and hoofed women, gaze down into a valley from a cliff top groves gave way to marketplaces an enormous gargoyle looming. Tumblr is a place to express yourself, discover yourself, and bond over the stuff you love. Veja erotic book illustration 19 nova venus 39 imagens em. The american master of erotica and exotica mahlon blaine 1894 1969 illustrated numerous books from the 20s up to the 50s in his stylistic unique black drawings. This is the second edition which was preceded by a signed limited edition published in 1938. Reproduction of original art by virgil finlay, hannes bok, edd cartier, stephen e. Nova venus i doubt that illustrator mahlon blaine featured in any of the scurrilous porn books in franz kafkas collectionhe would have been too young, for a startbut his erotic work isn. The authors fourth book and first novel, preceded by three collections of short fiction.
Exploring his friendships with the famous and infamous in bohemian san francisco, pretalkies hollywood and otherworldly new york city, this selfportrait paints the struggles and triumphs of an artist truly committed to his unique singular vision. At the height of his career he was published in the new yorker magazine, did two book covers for his friend john steinbeck, and did private projects like two portfolios of erotic art nova venus and venus sardonica in addition to tons of other book and magazine illustrations. Acknowledged as one of mahlon blaines masterworks, nova venus is reprinted here in its entirety for the first time since its original publication. Oct 01, 2002 blaine is an expert at his craft and is truly dedicated. Blaines decadent and erotic illustrations with a creation theme. Portfolio cover is damp stained to upper left corner, first page has small closed tear to lower edge, mild age tanning throughout, a very good copy. Illustrations by mahlon blaine for erotic collection, nova venus nova venus i doubt that illustrator mahlon blaine featured in any of the scurrilous porn books in franz kafkas collectionhe would have been too young, for a startbut his erotic work isn. Venus sardonica, 50 extravaganzas, new york 1929 blaine, mahlon. Blaine tells the history of magic and reveals the stories of some of the great showmen of all time. Each signed with initials mahlon blaine produced these erb canaveral press illustrations while living above the bookshop of the publishers. Guarda erotic book illustration 19 nova venus immagini di 39 su. Mahlon blaine 1894 1969 see more justine, the misfortunes of virtue illustrations by mahlon blaine. New york, signed, limited, first edition illustration by mahlon blaine from nova venus.