Letters of Note: Art

Name: Letters of Note: Art
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781838851460
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In Letters of Note: Art, Shaun Usher curates a captivating collection of extraordinary letters focused on the world of art. Charming and insightful, these missives explore the agony of being overlooked, the ecstasy of creating work that thrills, sources of unexpected inspiration, and stirring artistic manifestos. The book features letters from iconic figures such as Michelangelo, Salvador Dali, Frida Kahlo, Artemisia Gentileschi, Vincent van Gogh, and many others, providing a unique and intimate glimpse into their thoughts and creative processes.
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This collection is ideal for lovers of art and history, readers who appreciate personal correspondence and the creative process, as well as anyone fascinated by the minds behind some of the world's greatest artists. It suits those who enjoy beautifully crafted books that blend culture with intimate storytelling.

A collection of letters on the theme of Art, curated by the founder of the Letters of Note website.

Description

In Letters of Note: Art, Shaun Usher celebrates extraordinary correspondence about art, from missives on the agony of being overlooked, the ecstasy of producing work that excites, to surprising sources of inspiration and rousing manifestos.

Includes letters by:

Michelangelo, Salvador Dali,
Frida Kahlo, Artemisia Gentileschi,
Oscar Howe, Paul Nash,
Henri Matisse, Mark Rothko,
Augusta Savage, Vincent van Gogh
& many more.

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Praise for Letters of Note series: A beautifully produced and addictive collection that offers pure literary pleasure, described by the Sunday Times as "the literary equivalent of a box of chocolates." The New Yorker praises it as "addictive," while the Financial Times calls it "a gloriously presented compilation." Stephen Fry hails it as "stupendous" and the book of the year, highlighting its inspiring, often humorous, and touching contents. The book is widely recognised for delivering a marvellous experience page after page.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838851460

Publisher: Canongate Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 March 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Canongate Books

Edition: Main

Contributors:

Compiled by Shaun Usher

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 101g

Pages: 144

Collections

Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Journals Non-Fiction Political Biographies Stationery

About the Author

Shaun Usher is a writer and sole custodian of the popular blogs lettersofnote.com and listsofnote.com. He has transformed both blogs into bestselling books, crowd-funded by Unbound and jointly published by Unbound and Canongate. He lives in Wilmslow with his wife Karina and their two sons. He is the author of the bestselling Letters of Note, More Letters of Note,Lists of Note and Speeches of Note. Along with Simon Garfield's To the Letter, Letters of Note inspired Letters Live, a series of live performances celebrating the enduring power of literary correspondence, with great performers reading remarkable letters to a live audience.

lettersofnote.com | shaunusher.com | letterslive.com | @LettersOfNote