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Harold Riley's books are in different forms, most of which are sketchbooks. Over the years he has made studies in the streets of Salford and throughout the world, recording landscapes he has seen and people he has met. The sketchbooks are mostly hand-made and often include grass and flower petals or other memorabilia material relevant to the subject. He has never parted with any of his original sketchbooks but the Riley Archive now intends to publish replicas of these books in limited editions. They will be made available to the general public through the archive’s website. Subjects vary from complete recordings of places to portraits, sporting events and illustrated letters. As far as is possible, the books will be designed and printed by the artist. Such books as catalogues raisonnés of his exhibitions will also be sold. At present there is available for sale a limited number of books which were made as pilot copies for later publication. These early books are rare, as they were never sold, only given to various people and organisations. They have become collector’s items. Also available is Millrace. Dogs and cats have long been a great source of delight and inspiration to the artist. |
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