FRIEL, Brian. A Man’s World. Paintings by Basil Blackshaw. (Signed limited edition)

Loughcrew: Gallery Press, 2010. Light brown cloth, title blind-stamped on upper cover. Edition limited to four hundred copies (340), signed by Brian Friel. A fine copy in fine dust jacket.

A Man’s World is a rare and highly collectable signed limited edition that brings together two of Ireland’s most celebrated artists: playwright Brian Friel and painter Basil Blackshaw. Published in 1994 by The Gallery Press, this beautifully produced volume combines Friel’s evocative prose with Blackshaw’s bold and expressive paintings. The collaboration offers readers and collectors a unique insight into themes of masculinity, culture, and the Irish experience, interpreted through both literature and visual art.

As a signed limited edition, A Man’s World carries exceptional value for collectors of rare Irish books. Limited print runs ensure scarcity, while the signatures of both Friel and Blackshaw add considerable importance for those interested in Irish theatre, art, and literature. The book is admired not only for its textual and artistic content but also as a finely crafted production, making it a centrepiece in any serious collection of modern Irish works.

At De Búrca Rare Books, we recognise A Man’s World as a standout volume that exemplifies the richness of Irish cultural collaboration. Collectors seeking signed limited editions by Brian Friel will find this book an essential and highly desirable addition to their library.

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