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The Hockneys

Never Worry What the Neighbours Think
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The Hockneys by John Hockney is an intimate family portrait that delves into the lives of the Hockney family, showcasing their dynamics, creativity, and resilience. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, John Hockney explores the influence of family ties and the fostering of artistic talent, particularly highlighting the impact on his renowned brother, David Hockney. This biography offers an engaging glimpse into the personal and creative journey of a remarkable family.
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You might enjoy this book if you're interested in a fascinating family portrait that blends art, creativity, and personal narrative, offering insights into the life and work of one of Britain's most celebrated artists through the lens of his family. It's a heartfelt memoir that provides a unique perspective on the dynamics and influences within a talented family.

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The Hockneys

'The most charming... portrait of this ever-popular artist... so enormously appealing: good-natured, bluntly told, skimmed with Yorkshire humour... a story of sticky jam tarts, catching tadpoles in jars, torchlit conversations under the bedclothes, gossipy queues at the butcher's and hikes among the hedgerows under swallow-strewn skies.' The Telegraph

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‘Never Worry What the Neighbours Think’ was the philosophy that Kenneth Hockney used to inspire his children — David, one of the world's greatest living artists, and siblings John, Paul, Philip, and Margaret — to each choose their own route in life.

The Hockneys is a never-before-seen insight into the lives of the family by youngest brother John, from growing up in the Second World War in Bradford to their diverse lives across three continents. Hardship, success, and complex relationships are poignantly illustrated by both famous and private pictures and paintings from David Hockney.

With a rare and spirited look into the lives of an ordinary family with extraordinary stories, we begin to understand the creative freedom that led to their successful careers and the launchpad for an artist's work that continues to inspire generations across the world.

"He has a view of me no one else has." - David Hockney

"Promises to examine the close and complex relationships between the family members, as well revealing more about the life of one of Britain's best-loved artists." - Guardian

"A charming account." - Telegraph

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The Hockneys by John Hockney is praised for its touching depiction of family and place, highlighting love's power to transcend financial and wartime struggles. Reviewers find it a charming account that delves into the intricate relationships within the Hockney family, revealing more about the life of renowned artist David Hockney.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781800316669

Publisher: Legend Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 August 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Legend Press Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 288

About the Author

John Hockney is a storyteller by profession, a writer, and a musician. He migrated to Australia in 1968 but has retained strong ties with his large family. His brother is world renowned artist David Hockney and over the years John has acquired an unusual collection of artworks reflecting the remarkable range of David's work.

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