Storyteller Without Words: The Wood Engravings of Lynd Ward (1974, Abrams)

First edition of Storyteller Without Words: The Wood Engravings of Lynd Ward, published in 1974 by Harry N. Abrams, New York. This definitive volume presents more than 700 of Ward’s extraordinary wood engravings, including the complete sequences from his groundbreaking wordless novels — Gods’ Man, Madman’s Drum, Wild Pilgrimage, Song Without Words, Vertigo, and Prelude to a Million Years. Designed under Ward’s supervision, the book reveals the depth of his visual storytelling and the technical mastery that positioned him as a pioneer of the American graphic novel tradition.

A substantial and beautifully printed reference, this edition remains the most comprehensive monograph on Ward’s work. Highly sought after by collectors, printmakers, and historians of 20th-century art, it bridges fine art and narrative illustration through Ward’s haunting, expressionist imagery.

Condition:
Good condition overall. Dust jacket displays light toning and a faint circular stain near the upper right front, with minor shelf wear to edges and corners. A small ¼-inch tear is present along the spine edge. Rear cover shows slight handling marks. Interior pages are clean, bright, and firmly bound.

Details:

• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams, Inc., New York
• Year: 1974 (First Edition)
• ISBN: 0-8109-0541-8
• Library of Congress Catalog Card No.: 70-163308
• Printed and bound in the United States
• Approximate dimensions: 12 x 11 inches
• Contains 743 black-and-white reproductions

A cornerstone reference for Lynd Ward enthusiasts and a striking testament to early 20th-century narrative art.