The Eisenhower College Collection: The Paintings of Dwight D. Eisenhower [V0003]

1972 HCDJ 1st edition, clean except for ex-library markings; the flaps of the mylar-protected jacket are taped to the book. HUGE: 11.5 tall by 17-inches wide, 160-pages. Printed on extra-heavy stock, with some pages on coated stock. Pictorials here are particularly nice, with 50 plates (color / black and white). The book itself is divided into two sections: 1) Eisenhower, the man and his painting endeavors; 2) Eisenhower, a critical look as a painter. Fans of the former President will find this title fascinating. A most interesting person, with genuine artistic talent.

From the book's jacket: "The world has known three Eisenhowers -the general, the president and the artist. It was in the last role that Dwight D. Eisenhower found his greatest satisfaction, his deepest pleasure. And from his paintings we can learn, more than from other facets of his life, what Eisenhower was really like. Until now, only a few of these beautiful reproductions were available as individual prints; they sold by the hundreds of thousands for $2.50 each. Now, through arrangements with the Eisenhower College, 50 of these beautiful works are combined in one volume that makes a handsome gift and can proudly take its place alongside other valuable art books. Each full-color reproduction is suitable for framing. In addition, there are dozens of black-and-white illustrations and photographs, as well as an informative, anecdotal text recounting hitherto unknown aspects of Eisenhower's life. Each scene is an eloquent expression of Eisenhower's love of man and nature, and of his honesty and serenity. As he painted, he relaxed, and all of his innermost emotions are reflected in these views of his childhood, his favorite places, his fondest memories and the longings of his imagination. Eisenhower's paintings become indelibly imprinted upon the mind of the viewer as the work of a warm, courageous, talented, dedicated individual."