Dylan Thomas; Richards Burns — Ceri Richards and Dylan Thomas: Keys to Transformation

London, The Enitharmon Press, 1981. First edition. Cloth. A lovely set including the cloth-bound and paperback first edition of this work, examining Dylan Thomas' 'Collected Poems' and Ceri Richards' drawings. A set of two volumes, including both the paperback and cloth-bound hardcover, complete with the original unclipped dust wrapper. First editions. This work provides insight into the works of Ceri Richards and Dylan Thomas. The Welsh artist and Welsh poet collaborated for the volume 'Collected Poems 1934-1952', which Richards completed drawings for a few hours before Thomas' death in 1953. Written by Richard Burns, who wrote a short introduction for a facsimile of this series of drawings published in 1980. Hardcover in the original cloth binding, with the original unclipped dust wrapper. Softcover in the publisher's illustrated wraps. Externally, excellent, with minimal shelf wear. Dust wrapper is very smart, with minor edge wear and light sunning to the spine. Internally, firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Fine . Ill.: None. Fine/Near Fine.