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Austin Osman Spare : the life and legend of London's lost artist

by Phil Baker

This biography charts the career of the Edwardian draughtsman and occultist who pioneered automatic drawing. It follows his rise in the art world, his subsequent retreat into poverty and mysticism, and the eventual rediscovery of his work.

Accession 12287 ISBN 9781907222115 Publisher Strange Attractor Press
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