Buy this book on-line Kirshenblatt, Mayer; Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett; Alla Efimova : They Called Me Mayer July: Painted Memories of a Jewish Childhood in Poland before the HolocaustBerkeley; Judah L. Magnes Museum, 2007
Paper wrappers. 8vo. [12] pages. 23 cm. Only edition. With fourteen color painting reproductions and one photograph of the painter. “They Called Me Mayer July …September 10, 2007 - January 13, 2008, Judah L. Magnes Museum, Berkeley, California. Paintings and drawings by Mayer Kirshenblatt; concept and interviews by Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett; curated by Alla Efimova. ” This small brochure was published to accompany the opening exhibit at the Judah Magnes Museum of the paintings of Mayer Kirshenblatt. NOT THE FAR MORE COMMON 411 PAGE BOOK OF THE SAME TITLE. "Mayer Kirshenblatt, who was born in 1916 and left Poland for Canada in 1934, taught himself to paint at age 73. Since then, he has made it his mission to remember the world of his childhood in living color, "lest future generations know more about how Jews died than how they lived. " Subjects: Jews -- Poland -- Opatów -- Biography. Light wear to covers. Near fine condition. (HOLO2-88-16) Click here for full details of this book, to ask a question or to buy it on-line. Bibliophile Bookbase probably offers multiple copies of Kirshenblatt, Mayer; Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett; Alla Efimova : They Called Me Mayer July: Painted Memories of a Jewish Childhood in Poland before the Holocaust. Click here to select from a complete list of available copies of this book. Bibliophile Bookbase lists over 5 million books, maps and prints including fine bindings, out-of-print books, atlases, used books and first editions. Bibliophile Bookbase for antiquarian books, maps and prints. |