The definitive biography of a fascinating and enigmatic figure 'Succeeds in every way as one of the most readable, fascinating and informative documents, not just on an artist, but on art and artists in general' WASHINGTON TIMES 'The most moving biography of a modern artist I've read' NEWSWEEK Alberto Giacometti is one of the best-known artists of the twentieth century. Born in a Swiss village, he moved to pre-war Paris and went on to play a leading role in the art world, alongside characters such as Picasso, Balthus, ...
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The definitive biography of a fascinating and enigmatic figure 'Succeeds in every way as one of the most readable, fascinating and informative documents, not just on an artist, but on art and artists in general' WASHINGTON TIMES 'The most moving biography of a modern artist I've read' NEWSWEEK Alberto Giacometti is one of the best-known artists of the twentieth century. Born in a Swiss village, he moved to pre-war Paris and went on to play a leading role in the art world, alongside characters such as Picasso, Balthus, Samuel Beckett and Sartre. His passionate and strange life reflects the genius of his works - his gaunt and haunting sculptures and his unsettling paintings. As someone who was personally acquainted with Giacometti and his peers, and who has consolidated his personal knowledge with extensive research, James Lord is uniquely qualified to write Giacometti's biography.
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Add this copy of Giacometti: a Biography to cart. $40.00, very good condition, Sold by Kennys.ie rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Galway, IRELAND, published 1986 by Faber & Faber.
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Very Good. 1986. hardcover. From the library of Michel Déon. Signed and inscribed (in French) to Déon by the author. Text in English. Fine in fine dust wrapper, showing light age and shelfwear. Edges toned, text and illustrations crisp and clear and remains a fine copy....Signed Copy. We ship daily from our Bookshop.
