Nicholas Fox Weber, who knew Albers well during the last years of the artist's life, introduces the selection of 142 drawings with an illustrated essay that weaves detailed information and observations about the works with of his visual thinking. In the absence of a published biography or memoir, Weber's text is a welcome exploration of largely unrecognized aspects of the artist's work and personality. Drawing on Albers's own statements, personal anecdotes, and life history, he gives us a refreshing and informed sense of this masterful figure of twentieth century art.