Jim Fitzpatrick Boeken

ERINSAGA 1985. Jim FitzPatrick will sign the book and also include an 8x5” Fine Art Print making this a real collectors item. ERINSAGA is an anthology of the works of Jim FitzPatrick up to the time of its publication in 1985. It follows the influential Celtic art style, which Jim FitzPatrick brought to a popular audience with work from his previous Celtia, The Book of Conquests and the Silver Arm, and from portfolio collections. Look at the other pictures provided to see examples of the work in the book.

The landmark work in its field, this book chronicles the use of bicycles in warfare from the Boer War to Afganistan today. Heavily illustrated, it looks at the machine's adaptation and use by the Vietnamese, the Japanese, in the invasion of Malaya and Singapore, and by both the Allied and German forces in World Wars I and II.

Signed Limited Edition, No 117 of 250 copies. Signed and numbered label pasted to FFEP. A lovely clean bright copy, DJ has light sunning only.

Featuring stunning pro wrestling images, this photo book showcases the work of award-winning artist and photographer Jim Fitzpatrick. Captured during his tenure with the renowned Roy Shires' wrestling promotion, the collection offers a unique glimpse into the vibrant world of wrestling, highlighting both the athletes and the electrifying atmosphere of the events. Fitzpatrick's eye for detail and artistry brings to life the excitement and drama of this captivating sport.

The story centers on Major Taylor, a pioneering Black American cyclist who became a celebrated champion in a racially charged environment. Despite his fame and success as the 1899 World Sprint Champion, he faced intense racism and hostility from white competitors. The narrative intensifies during the 1904 summer racing series in Australia, where Taylor confronts his American rival, highlighting the challenges he faced both on and off the track in a sport marked by racial tensions.