On Art and Artists.

HUXLEY, Aldous.

$1,500.00

Item Number: 148084

New York: Harper & Brothers Publishers, 1960.

First edition of this classic collection of essays. Octavo, original cloth. Boldly signed by the Aldous Huxley on the title page. Near fine in a very good dust jacket. Rare and desirable signed.

Aldous Huxley (1894–1963), best known for his dystopian novel Brave New World, was also a prolific essayist whose work explored a wide range of intellectual and artistic subjects. On Art and Artists is a collection of Huxley’s essays that examines the role of art in society, the nature of creativity, and the relationship between artistic expression and human perception. Drawing from his broad knowledge of literature, philosophy, and aesthetics, Huxley offers insightful critiques of various artistic movements and figures, emphasizing the transformative power of art. His essays reflect his characteristic blend of wit, erudition, and skepticism, positioning him as a keen observer of cultural and artistic trends. He was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature nine times.