{"title":"Bob Keyes","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the works of Bob Keyes, an esteemed author in the realm of \u003cem\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/em\u003e. Bob Keyes is known for his captivating storytelling and deep dives into the lives of fascinating figures, creating narratives that are both enlightening and engaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Isolation Artist\u003c\/em\u003e, showcases his ability to unearth the intricate details of a person's life, presenting them with warmth and precision. Through his exceptional writing, Keyes sheds light on compelling stories, offering readers a profound insight into the human experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the world of Bob Keyes and discover the power of personal stories that linger long after the last page is turned. Whether you are a dedicated fan of biographies or newly exploring this genre, Bob Keyes' works are sure to leave a lasting impression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-isolation-artist-by-bob-keyes-9781567926897","title":"The Isolation Artist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Reads like a mystery\"\u003c\/b\u003e – PBS News Hour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"You'll find it hard to put down.\"\u003c\/b\u003e – \u003cb\u003eNPR, \u003ci\u003eBooks We Love\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen reclusive, millionaire artist Robert Indiana died in 2018, he left behind dark rumours and scandal, as well as an estate embroiled in lawsuits and facing accusations of fraud. Here, for the first time, are all the pieces to the bizarre true story of the artist's final days, the aftermath, the deceptive world that surrounded him, and the inner workings of art as a very big business.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\"I'm not a businessman, I'm an artist,\" Robert Indiana said, refusing to copyright his iconic \u003ci\u003eLOVE\u003c\/i\u003e sculpture in 1965. An odd and tortured soul, an artist who wanted both fame and solitude, Indiana surrounded himself with people to manage his life and work. Yet, he frequently changed his mind and often fired or belittled those who worked with him. By 2008, when Indiana created the sculpture \u003ci\u003eHOPE\u003c\/i\u003e — or did he? — the artist had signed away his work for others to exploit, creating doubt about whether he had even seen artwork sold for very high prices under his name.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the time of his death, Indiana left an estate worth millions — and unsettling suspicions. There were allegations of fraudulent artwork, of elder abuse, of caregivers who subjected him to horrendous living conditions. There were questions about the inconclusive autopsy and rumours that his final will had been signed under coercion. There were strong suspicions about the freeloaders who'd attached themselves to the famous artist. \"In the final hours of his life,\" the author writes, \"Robert Indiana was without the grace of a better angel, as the people closest to him covered their tracks and plotted their defences.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith unparalleled access to the key players in Indiana's life, author Bob Keyes tells a fast-paced and riveting story that provides a rare inside look into the life of an artist as well as the often, too often, unscrupulous world of high-end art. The reader is taken inside the world of art dealers, law firms, and an array of local characters in Maine whose lives intersected with the internationally revered artist living in an old Odd Fellows Hall on Vinalhaven Island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Isolation Artist\u003c\/i\u003e is for anyone interested in contemporary art, business, and the perilous intersection between them. It offers an extraordinary window into the life and death of a singular and contradictory American artist — one whose work touched countless millions through everything from postage stamps to political campaigns to museums — even as he lived and died in isolation, with a lack of love, the loss of hope, and lots and lots of money.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46846353113324,"sku":"9781567926897","price":39.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/6489633482746.jpg?v=1758908465"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/bob-keyes.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}