Beginning in the 1960’s, Seward Johnson’s painted trays have provided a mixture of utility and hobby. Sectioned into the five fundamental locales of Seward’s life, Midnight Snack Art explores memories, including scenes from his home and farm in Hopewell, NJ, and the culmination of his and his wife’s creative visions, Grounds For Sculpture. Fine softcover, 189 pages, 11.5” x 11.5”
This book about J. Seward Johnson, Jr. provides an interview with the sculptor about his work, and shows his realistic sculptures of workers, business people, tourists, campers, and fishermen. Hardcover in tweed cloth with front paste-on illustration, gilt titles, in matching slipcase, 136 pages.
Seward Johnson: A Life in Public Art is a comprehensive look at artist Seward Johnson's history and artwork. Paula Stoeke, director and curator of the Sculpture Foundation, provides the preface and Anita Huslin, journalist and author, wrote the introduction. Museum edition includes a fabric-bound clamshell box, signed book by the artist, and a limited edition signed and numbered frameable lithograph. Hardcover, 282 pages, 12.5” x 12.5”
