{"title":"Eric Ravilious","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEric Ravilious\u003c\/strong\u003e captures the charm of British landscapes and everyday scenes with a distinctive artistic eye. His works often blend delicate watercolours with evocative prints, inviting readers to explore the interplay between nature and design through a uniquely British lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, discover books that delve into Ravilious's relationship with the Arts \u0026amp; Culture of his time, including studies of his craft and reproductions of his iconic works. Ideal for enthusiasts of art history and those looking to appreciate the subtle beauty of 20th-century British art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"high-street-victoria-and-albert-museum-by-eric-ravilious-9780500480793","title":"High Street (Victoria and Albert Museum)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA facsimile edition of the classic \u003cem\u003eHigh Street\u003c\/em\u003e, which pairs the timeless illustrations of Eric Ravilious with a fascinating text by architectural historian J. M. Richards.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst published in 1938, this charming book introduces the British high street. Shops include the family butcher, the cheesemonger, the baker and confectioner, and the oyster bar, as well as specialised establishments such as the \u003cem\u003eplumassier\u003c\/em\u003e, the clerical outfitter, and the submarine engineer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly 2,000 copies of the original book were printed before the lithographic plates were destroyed in the London Blitz. As a result, it has become one of the most collectible of all artists' books from this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful facsimile edition features all 24 of Ravilious's colour illustrations, and includes an essay by Gill Saunders, Senior Curator of Prints at the Victoria and Albert Museum, that sets the book in its historical context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424256245996,"sku":"9780500480793","price":48.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780500480793.jpg?v=1774768771"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/eric-ravilious.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}