{"product_id":"vincent-a-graphic-biography-a-graphic-biography-hardcover","title":"Vincent: A Graphic Biography: A Graphic Biography - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSimon Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I know for sure that I have an instinct for color, and painting is in the very marrow of my bones'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e The life of Van Gogh has gone down in legend as the archetypal artist's existence. \u003cb\u003eHe was irascible and short-tempered, hugely passionate and emotional, absurdly talented and, for most of his lifetime, notoriously misunderstood and under-appreciated\u003c\/b\u003e. And yet today, we see him as one of the most inventive, influential and admired painters of the entire Western canon, if not a genius. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Taking us through his\u003cb\u003e short but explosive life, \u003c\/b\u003ethis graphic novel paints a vivid picture of Van Gogh's unusual youth, his famous early failures, his discovery of a new style of painting, his tragic suicide, \u003cb\u003e and the meteoric artistic legacy that followed.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e For those looking for an introduction to this incredible artist, or searching for a fresh take on his story - this \u003cb\u003eis Vincent Van Gogh's life as you've never seen it before.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimon Elliott\u003c\/b\u003e is a criminal barrister, art obsessive and standup comedian. Inspired by Hockney's message 'spring cannot be cancelled', and with time to fill (thanks to Covid), Simon engrossed himself in all things Hockney, learned how to paint on an iPad and began a journey to create this colourful, joyous and thought provoking biography with a twist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 160\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.9 x 6.6 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 August 06, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51763398508832,"sku":"9780711294967","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/06a8b580376a735d8848bc70d8e038e2.webp?v=1780234510","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/vincent-a-graphic-biography-a-graphic-biography-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}