The Rising Gorge

The Rising Gorge, by S. J. Perelman. Cover art by noted artist Ben Shahn. 1961.

Love me some Shahn. I found this book at a flea market shindig in Aurora, OR, of all places. I saw the unmistakable Shahn type on the spine and grabbed it immediately.

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willymj says:

great type!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

ilustrista says:

Great Ben Shahn. Really modern!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

charity shopper says:

Fantastic!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Blake C. Himsl Hunter says:

nice find!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Imashin says:

Oh, it's great! I love Ben Shahn.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

_roberthardgrave_ says:

Great find. I love Ben Shahn too!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

karenjeannette says:

love shahn! the art is always so great and so him, and the lettering is my absolute favorite.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Gerry Szymanski says:

I'll get my canoe. . . oh wait, THAT kind of gorge.

Love Mr. Shahn also!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Hsing Ju says:

angry ~~
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

cecilia-ivy says:

I absolutely fell in love this this work:)
Posted 12 months ago. ( permalink )

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