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Summary: Wish More Books Were Like This
Review: Beautiful illustrations and layout are the main features of this book. Van Gogh's biography makes up most of the text for this book. His paintings, sketches, and various photographs are inset within the text where appropiate; masterpieces such as 'Starry Night Over the Rhone' and 'Wheat Fields Under Clouded Skies' are given entire pages.Some of Van Gogh's letters to his brother Theo are given a section of the appendix, along with a section detailing the man's legacy today. The book itself is smaller than normal - easy to pack away for trips. If your passion is Van Gogh, then Van Gogh: The Passionate Eye is for you.
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Summary: Van Gogh to go!
Review: The publishers at New Horizons have managed quite a feat. They have shrunk volumes of information and Van Gogh ouvres into a paperback book you can tuck into your bag or briefcase. It's small size is deceptive, as it is still a rich and lavish escape into the world of Van Gogh. The book is chiefly biographical in nature, is in COLOR throughout, and includes a tremendous number of VV's works. The illustrations are thoughtfully layed out and juxtapose nicely with the text as they follow VV's painting career and tortured life. An added treat is the inclusion of a section that contains letters written to his brother Theo, several black and white photos of the actual places he lived and worked, as well as an extensive list of further reading. I highly recommend all the titles in this series. I hope this makes parting with your $10 bucks a little easier! :^)
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Summary: Van Gogh to go!
Review: The publishers at New Horizons have managed quite a feat. They have shrunk volumes of information and Van Gogh ouvres into a paperback book you can tuck into your bag or briefcase. It's small size is deceptive, as it is still a rich and lavish escape into the world of Van Gogh. The book is chiefly biographical in nature, is in COLOR throughout, and includes a tremendous number of VV's works. The illustrations are thoughtfully layed out and juxtapose nicely with the text as they follow VV's painting career and tortured life. An added treat is the inclusion of a section that contains letters written to his brother Theo, several black and white photos of the actual places he lived and worked, as well as an extensive list of further reading. I highly recommend all the titles in this series. I hope this makes parting with your $10 bucks a little easier! :^)
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Summary: Essential Van Gogh -- a miniature version!
Review: This is a very charming small book full of beautiful full color reproductions of Vincent's work. The organization is first rate -- there are references in this edition I never saw in others three times the price, such as a reproduction of the actual newspaper articles telling the story of Vincent's infamous ear slicing episode as well as the article announcing his suicide. Packed with relevant text ... I recommend this bargain priced treasure!
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Summary: Essential Van Gogh -- a miniature version!
Review: This is a very charming small book full of beautiful full color reproductions of Vincent's work. The organization is first rate -- there are references in this edition I never saw in others three times the price, such as a reproduction of the actual newspaper articles telling the story of Vincent's infamous ear slicing episode as well as the article announcing his suicide. Packed with relevant text ... I recommend this bargain priced treasure!
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