100% NZ-owned | 80,000+ Books In NZ πŸ“š

20% Off 3+ In-Stock Fiction Books | Be in to Win a $1,000 Mystery Box! 🎁

Lust For Life

4.27 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 31,185 ratings, 2,129 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Lust For Life by Irving Stone is a vivid biographical novel that explores the tumultuous life of the iconic artist Vincent van Gogh. The book delves into his passionate struggles for artistic expression, personal fulfillment, and the complex relationships that shaped his life. It paints an evocative picture of his dedication to capturing the world's beauty despite facing personal hardship and societal challenges.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
TEMPORARILY OUT OF STOCK Please add to wishlist to be notified when back in stock

Sorry, we're currently out of stock of Lust For Life. Please add to your Wishlist and we'll send you an email as soon as it's back in stock.

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this if you're fascinated by the life and struggles of Vincent van Gogh. The biography brings to life his passion for art, his tumultuous relationships, and the psychological battles he faced, offering an inspiring and immersive glimpse into the mind of a legendary artist.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Lust For Life

Lust for Life is the classic fictional re-telling of the incredible life of Vincent Van Gogh.

The Classic Fictional Biography of Vincent Van Gogh

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The Classic Fictional Biography of Vincent Van Gogh

Lust for Life is the classic fictional re-telling of the incredible life of Vincent Van Gogh.

"Vincent is not dead. He will never die. His love, his genius, the great beauty he has created will go on forever, enriching the world. He was a colossus, a great painter, a great philosopher, a martyr to his love of art."

Walking down the streets of Paris, the young Vincent Van Gogh didn't feel like he belonged. Battling poverty, repeated heartbreak, and familial obligation, Van Gogh was a man plagued by his own creative urge but with no outlet to express it. Until the day he picked up a paintbrush.

Written with raw insight and emotion, follow the artist through his tormented life, struggling against critical discouragement and mental turmoil, and bear witness to his creative journey from a struggling artist to one of the world's most celebrated artists.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Lust for Life by Irving Stone, a vivid portrayal of Vincent van Gogh's life, is highly praised for its detailed and sympathetic exploration of the artist's struggles and artistic genius. Readers appreciate its engaging narrative style and Stone's dedication to historical accuracy, which brings van Gogh's passionate yet turbulent life into vibrant focus. The book is often described as both inspiring and heartbreaking, offering deep insight into the world of the iconic painter.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781787461390

Publisher: Cornerstone

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 09 August 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Arrow Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 342g

Pages: 496

About the Author

Irving Stone was born in San Francisco in 1903 and received his B. A. from the University of California, Berkeley in 1923 and his Master's degree from the University of Southern California in 1924. He wrote plays and supported himself by writing detective stories until the publication of Lust for Life, his first novel, in 1934, Stone called his work 'bio-history' and based his novels on meticulous and extensive research into the lives of the historical characters at the heart of his novels. He married his editor, Jean Factor, in 1934. He founded the Academy of American Poets in 1962. He died in Los Angeles in 1989.

More from Biography & Memoir

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.