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Austin Osman Spare : the life and legend of London's lost artist / Phil Baker

This biography charts the career of the Edwardian draughtsman and occultist who pioneered automatic drawing. It follows his rise in the art world, his subsequent retreat into poverty and mysticism, and the eventual rediscovery of his work.

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