{"product_id":"vincents-books-9780500094129","title":"Vincents Books","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA new study of Van Gogh's passion for books, taking the reader on an artistic-literary journey through Vincent's favourite authors and works of literature.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'A detailed (and beautifully written) account of what the artist read - and how it influenced his art' - The Art Newspaper\u003cbr\u003e'A fascinating study of Van Gogh’s creative inspiration' - Art Society Magazine\u003cbr\u003e'Find[s] a fresh side to Vincent van Gogh' - The New European\u003cbr\u003e'Fascinating' - Morning Star\u003cbr\u003e'Covers all aspects of Vincent as a reader, book owner and maker of art featuring books and readers. The author guides readers through these aspects with a deft touch and thorough knowledge. This will become an essential book for anyone seeking detailed understanding of Vincent Van Gogh’s art and thought' - AlexanderAdamsArt\u003cbr\u003e'A finely produced life of Van Gogh ... a fascinating introduction to a complex and wondrous creative life. Yes, it is the art that matters, but here, more than ever, we learn more to understand something of the man behind the art' - The Arts Desk\u003cbr\u003e'laser-focused on the man as a lifelong devourer of novels, poetry and art criticism in four languages, from Victorian tales such as 'A Christmas Carol', to French romans by the likes of Victor Hugo' - World of Interiors\u003cbr\u003e'Fascinating and well researched' - Artists \u0026amp; Illustrators\u003cbr\u003e'Guzzoni’s text is good at explaining what he read, and also why it appealed to him' - Artlyst\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction • 1. From Preacher to Painter • 2. Art and Life • 3. Peasant Painter • 4. The City of Light • 5. In Provence • 6. Vincent and the Reader • 7. Vincent: A Reader for All Times","brand":"Thames \u0026 Hudson Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402754466135,"sku":"9780500094129","price":16.96,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780500094129.jpg?v=1730481414","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/vincents-books-9780500094129","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}