{"title":"Len Lye","description":"\u003cp\u003eLen Lye's works invite readers into a vivid exploration of life through the lens of biography and memoir. His writing captures moments of joy and reflection, offering intimate glimpses into personal experiences and creative expressions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFans of \u003cem\u003eHappy Moments\u003c\/em\u003e will find his narratives rich with authenticity and insight, blending thoughtful prose with a celebration of the everyday. These books offer a nuanced understanding of the self and the art of remembering.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"happy-moments-by-len-lye-9781067083229","title":"Happy Moments","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLen Lye, the artist and film-maker, wrote this colourful account of his early years in New Zealand. It covers his most intense experiences during the first two-dozen years of his life, including his childhood years at the Cape Campbell lighthouse, his passion for drawing, his exploration of sex, and his discovery of modern art. Lye documented his experiences in crisp, rhythmic sentences, full of sensations and feelings, described by the poet Alistair Reid as \"beautifully transparent and heart-stopping.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHappy Moments\u003c\/em\u003e is the remarkable life story of a street-wise young man who grew up in severe poverty but had the energy and vision to become a highly creative artist. Lye's text is accompanied by many of his unique drawings, or “doodles” as he called them, and also by personal photographs. \u003cem\u003eHappy Moments\u003c\/em\u003e is a lively, down-to-earth record of early experiences and a rich introduction to Lye's original approach to art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47589024563436,"sku":"9781067083229","price":26.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/31264-batemanbooks.jpg?v=1777606019"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/len-lye.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}