{"product_id":"my-adventures-as-an-illustrator-the-definitive-edition-hardcover","title":"My Adventures as an Illustrator: The Definitive Edition - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNorman Rockwell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTom Rockwell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eAbigail Rockwell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wit, humanity, and many-sided talent of Norman Rockwell (1894-1978) are on full display in his classic autobiography. Rockwell's New York City boyhood, his apprentice days at the Art Students League, his first fateful visit to the \u003cem\u003eSaturday Evening Post\u003c\/em\u003e, his adventures abroad, his move to rural Vermont--all are recounted with a mix of sharp observation and self-deprecating humor. Throughout Rockwell invites the reader into his artistic process: he introduces his favorite models, candidly reveals his biggest flops, and documents the creation of a \u003cem\u003ePost\u003c\/em\u003e cover step by step.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This Definitive Edition restores the original 1960 text of \u003cem\u003eMy Adventures as an Illustrator\u003c\/em\u003e, as well as the playful vignettes that Rockwell drew to head each chapter. Thanks to a massive image digitization effort undertaken by the Norman Rockwell Museum, it is also illustrated with more than 150 of Rockwell's paintings and drawings, many of which highlight lesser-known aspects of his work. A new introduction by the artist's granddaughter Abigail Rockwell adds reference value, as do an illustrated chronology and an annotated bibliography prepared by the staff of the Norman Rockwell Museum.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e This attractive volume will be the essential source on the life of Norman Rockwell, and delightful reading for anyone who enjoys his art. Plus, its publication coincides with a major new exhibition at the Norman Rockwell Museum concerning the autobiographical elements in the artist's work (\u003cem\u003eNorman Rockwell: Private Moments for the Masses\u003c\/em\u003e, June 8 through October 27, 2019).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 536\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1 x 9.1 x 7.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 14, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51757449412896,"sku":"9780789213112","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/eb583b7705ae927079bc1b7fbdcca16a.webp?v=1780103116","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/my-adventures-as-an-illustrator-the-definitive-edition-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}