Catalogue Raisonne

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By Mike Barnes

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Catalogue Raisonne by Mike Barnes delves into the vibrant world of a protagonist deeply immersed in art and creativity. The story explores themes of obsession, identity, and the blurred lines between reality and imagination. Through a compelling narrative, it examines how personal history and art intersect, offering a thoughtful reflection on the human experience.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Catalogue Raisonne

A novel about the mystery of art and the art of mystery, and the power of both to awaken senses.

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It is 1984. The latest recession is said to be over, and in the steel city of Hamilton, things are picking up. For Paul, however, an ex-rock guitarist and current art gallery attendant, life has slowed to the pace of a still life on a wall. He badly needs a jolt -- and he gets one.

Soon after the arrival of an exhibition of Surrealist art, puzzles start to multiply around him. Before long, he is trying to find his way in a maze that includes a chess problem, violent death, Paul Klee, cocaine, bikers, a strip club and its art-patron owner, and a host of clashing egos and agendas in the gallery. And then there is Claudia, a young artist with a quick brush and a caustic tongue, who may know more than she is saying about the mysteries Paul is chasing.

Catalogue Raisonne is a novel about the mystery of art and the art of mystery, and the power of both to awaken sleeping senses.

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iCatalogue Raisonné/i is praised for its blend of strong character development, engaging prose, and insightful social and psychological themes, all set within a compelling and evolving plot, making it a standout in contemporary Canadian fiction.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780973597196

Publisher: Biblioasis

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 October 2005

Country: Canada

Imprint: Biblioasis

Illustration: Illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 222.0mm

Weight: 439g

Pages: 240

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About the Author

Mike Barnes: Mike Barnes is the author of Calm Jazz Sea, shortlisted for the Gerald Lampert Memorial Award, Aquarium, winner of the 1999 Danuta Gleed Award for best first book of stories by a Canadian, The Syllabus, a novel, and the short fiction collection Contrary Angel. His stories have appeared twice in Best Canadian Stories, three times in The Journey Prize Anthology, and won the Silver Medal for Fiction at the National Magazine Awards. He lives in Toronto.