{"title":"Adam Moss","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdam Moss\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers an insightful exploration into the world of arts and culture. His works delve into the creative process, illuminating the nuances behind significant artistic achievements and the cultural contexts that shape them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExpect thought-provoking narratives that blend sharp analysis with a deep appreciation for art's impact on society. Moss’s writing invites readers to engage with art not only as spectators but as participants in a wider cultural dialogue.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-work-of-art-by-adam-moss-9780593297582","title":"The Work of Art","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom former editor of \u003cem\u003eNew York\u003c\/em\u003e magazine Adam Moss, a collection of illuminating conversations examining the very personal, rigorous, complex, and elusive work of making art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/em\u003e bestseller and one of Barack Obama's Favourite Books of 2024.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cq\u003eThe gift book of the year, a volume that should have broad appeal and deliver many hours of pleasure to the recipient. \u003cem\u003eThe Work of Art\u003c\/em\u003e is a gorgeous book.\u003c\/q\u003e - John Warner, \u003cem\u003eThe Chicago Tribune\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat is the work of art? In this guided tour inside the artist's head, Adam Moss traces the evolution of transcendent novels, paintings, jokes, movies, songs, and more. Weaving conversations with some of the most accomplished artists of our time together with the journal entries, napkin doodles, and sketches that were their tools, Moss breaks down the work—the tortuous paths and artistic decisions—that led to great art. From first glimmers to second thoughts, roads not taken, crises, breakthroughs, on to one triumphant finish after another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing contributions from Kara Walker, Tony Kushner, Roz Chast, Michael Cunningham, Moses Sumney, Sofia Coppola, Stephen Sondheim, Susan Meiselas, Louise Glück, Maria de Los Angeles, Nico Muhly, Thomas Bartlett, Twyla Tharp, John Derian, Barbara Kruger, David Mandel, Gregory Crewdson, Marie Howe, Gay Talese, Cheryl Pope, Samin Nosrat, Joanna Quinn \u0026amp; Les Mills, Wesley Morris, Amy Sillman, Andrew Jarecki, Rostam, Ira Glass, Simphiwe Ndzube, Dean Baquet \u0026amp; Tom Bodkin, Max Porter, Elizabeth Diller, Ian Adelman \/ Calvin Seibert, Tyler Hobbs, Marc Jacobs, Grady West (Dina Martina), Will Shortz, Sheila Heti, Gerald Lovell, Jody Williams \u0026amp; Rita Sodi, Taylor Mac \u0026amp; Machine Dazzle, David Simon, George Saunders, and Suzan-Lori Parks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47600708124908,"sku":"9780593297582","price":115.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780593297582-the-work-of-art.jpg?v=1777991230"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/adam-moss.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}