(Vera, André and Paul)HÉBERT, Janine.   MÉMORIAL DES FRERES VERA.   Leurs Oeuvres, Leurs Affinités Avec Leur Époque.       (Pontoise) Graphedis,   (1980).          A commemorative volume on the lives and work of the Vera brothers, Paul and André, outstanding theorists, artists and creators of the French modernist garden. The volume was originally conceived by André Vera as a tribute to his brother Paul and is well illustrated with reproductions of several of his works and designs, including illustrations and decorations from LES JARDINS and LE NOUVEAU JARDIN, as well as his floral and garden tapestries and decorative panels. Photos and a plan of the Veras' own garden at Saint Germain-en-Laye are included along with other family photos. There are catalogues of the work of Paul Vera and the writings of André, a bibliography, and previously unpublished essays by both brothers.   Large 8vo (29.9 x 21 cm); 312 pp. with text decorations throughout and with photographs and full page black and white, and color reproductions of paintings, tapestries, and other artwork.            Original white imitation morocco, well preserved. $200.00

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