{"title":"Laurence Simmons","description":"\u003cp\u003eLaurence Simmons offers a captivating exploration of \u003cstrong\u003earts and culture\u003c\/strong\u003e, intertwining history, creativity, and personal narratives. His works provide insightful perspectives on artistic movements and the lives behind influential figures, inviting readers to engage deeply with the world of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFrom evocative storytelling to thoughtful analysis, Simmons’ books blend rich detail with a compelling narrative style. They are ideal for readers who appreciate a nuanced vision of cultural history and the enduring power of artistic expression.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"john-reynolds-the-lost-hours-by-laurence-simmons-9780473687144","title":"John Reynolds: The Lost Hours","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe book frames and documents a series of paintings and collected associated writings from John Reynolds’\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eLost Hours\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eproject. This idiosyncratic investigation delves into the mysterious 28-hour disappearance of Colin McCahon, a renowned New Zealand artist, in autumn 1984. The event occurred on the eve of McCahon’s major retrospective launch at the Sydney Biennale.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe project not only pays homage to McCahon but also explores themes of time, memory, and the impact of dislocation on artistic consciousness.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Six Point Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47485534601452,"sku":"9780473687144","price":75.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/Screenshot2025-05-16173329.webp?v=1776229175"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/laurence-simmons.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}