ISBN10: 1566631343, ISBN13: 9781566631341, [publisher: Ivan R. Dee] Softcover
[Castle Donington, DERBY, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1996]
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ISBN10: 1566631343, ISBN13: 9781566631341, [publisher: Ivan R Dee, Inc, Chicago] Softcover Paperback. Published on the hundredth anniversary of Van Goghs death, this is the first full-length biography of this undying man in twenty years and surely the most comprehensive account to date. Mr. Callow treats more searchingly than any previous work the development of Van Goghs genius and his emergence as an artist after early struggles to find a vocation, first in the world of art dealing and later as an evangelical missionary among Belgian miners. Using the skills and psychological insights of an accomplished novelist, and drawing upon new Van Gogh materials which have surfaced in the last two decades, Mr. Callow sets a turbulent life story firmly in historical context, including Vincents desperate attempts to accept his repressive religious upbringing, and his unhappy experiences in love. The story is filled with paradoxes and crushing failures, ending in suicide that was to lead to enormous posthumous success. Through Mr. Callows book we can see Van Goghs life and work in terms of tumult, of a legend breaking out of the triumph and confusion of 19th-century culture while representing it uniquely. It is perhaps the story of a saint, certainly a hero of art. A splendid new biographyvivid, intimate, scrupulously accurate yet reads like a novel. As we read Callow we feel closer to that tormented genius. Olivier Bernier, Newsday. A Book-of-the-Month Club Alternate ...
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ISBN10: 1566631343, ISBN13: 9781566631341, [publisher: Ivan R. Dee] Softcover
[Denver, CO, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1996]

ISBN10: 1566631343, ISBN13: 9781566631341, [publisher: Ivan R Dee, Inc, Chicago] Softcover Paperback. Published on the hundredth anniversary of Van Goghs death, this is the first full-length biography of this undying man in twenty years and surely the most comprehensive account to date. Mr. Callow treats more searchingly than any previous work the development of Van Goghs genius and his emergence as an artist after early struggles to find a vocation, first in the world of art dealing and later as an evangelical missionary among Belgian miners. Using the skills and psychological insights of an accomplished novelist, and drawing upon new Van Gogh materials which have surfaced in the last two decades, Mr. Callow sets a turbulent life story firmly in historical context, including Vincents desperate attempts to accept his repressive religious upbringing, and his unhappy experiences in love. The story is filled with paradoxes and crushing failures, ending in suicide that was to lead to enormous posthumous success. Through Mr. Callows book we can see Van Goghs life and work in terms of tumult, of a legend breaking out of the triumph and confusion of 19th-century culture while representing it uniquely. It is perhaps the story of a saint, certainly a hero of art. A splendid new biographyvivid, intimate, scrupulously accurate yet reads like a novel. As we read Callow we feel closer to that tormented genius. Olivier Bernier, Newsday. A Book-of-the-Month Club Alternate ...

ISBN10: 1566631343, ISBN13: 9781566631341, [publisher: -] Softcover Vincent Van Gogh: A Life This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1996]

ISBN10: 1566631343, ISBN13: 9781566631341, [publisher: -] Softcover Vincent Van Gogh: A Life This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. Money back guarantee if you are not satisfied. See all our books here, order more than 1 book and get discounted shipping.
[Wallingford, United Kingdom] [Publication Year: 1996]

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[Houston, TX, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1996]

ISBN10: 1566631343, ISBN13: 9781566631341, [publisher: Ivan R. Dee] Softcover
[Moncks Corner, SC, U.S.A.] [Publication Year: 1996]

Ivan R. Dee, Date: 1996-08-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! 1996. Ivan R. Dee ISBN 1566631343 9781566631341 [US]