Nakane, Kazuko — Frank Okada: The Shape of Elegance

La Conner, Washington, Museum of Northwest Art, 2008. First Edition. Softcover. Size: Oblong 8vo 8" to 9" tall. Sterling condition softcover copy, with unfurled tips, tight binding, and clean internals, showing only very slight shelf- and edge-wear to the glossy pictorial covers, in gate-fold. Stated First Edition, First Printing, with "1" or "a" in "number" line present. Bound in oblong softcover format, measuring 10" x 9" wide and tall, respectively. 80 pp., including a full bibliography, a biographical note and an exhibition checklist. Several dozen fine illustrations, including 40 in full-color, full page. From the publisher blurb, "Artist Frank Okada played a significant role in the modern art history of the Pacific Northwest. Born a Nisei in 1931, he was raised in Seattle's International District and throughout his life retained its influences and his vivid memories in his art. From his first painting award - received at the Washington State fair - until his death in 2000, he worked at the confluence of regional art, Asian culture, and national art movements."Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. . . . As New