Items related to Augustus John: A Biography
Synopsis
Recounts the life of the painter and the three women who shaped his life: his tragic wife, Ida; his muse and model, Dorelia; and his mysterious sister, Gwen, an artist of at least equal stature
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review
"Superb biography. . . . Holroyd has it all" (Robert Hughes Time)
"Vastly informative and hugely entertaining" (Newsweek)
"An entertaining, essentially comic story... Holroyd tells it with great skill and elegance" (Sunday Telegraph)
"Here is one of the most entertaining lives ever written... Holroyd depicts his subjects with great sympathy and understanding... Very funny... thought-provoking" (Philip Hensher Mail on Sunday)
"Both a celebration and a tragedy. The celebration of a man of enormous vitality, intermittent zest and remarkable magnetism, and of the most naturally gifted artist that the English-speaking world has produced in the last hundred years; and the tragedy of a man who never came to terms with himself... A wonderfully engrossing, entertaining and even moving book" (Allan Massie Daily Telegraph)
Book Description
The revised and updated biography of the British painter, drawing on the mass of new material which has come to light since Holroyd's first edition in 1974, revealing the complete story of John and his circle, from one of the greatest modern biographers.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherFarrar, Straus & Giroux Inc
- Publication date1996
- ISBN 10 0374102554
- ISBN 13 9780374102555
- BindingHardcover
- Number of pages715
Buy New
Learn more about this copy
£ 11.56
Shipping:
£ 4.09
Within U.S.A.
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Stock Image
Augustus John : The New Biography
Published by
Farrar, Straus & Giroux, 1996
ISBN 10: 0374102554
ISBN 13: 9780374102555
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. First Edition. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Seller Inventory # 9155724-6
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Augustus John: The New Biography
Seller: Wonder Book, Frederick, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Good condition. Good dust jacket. A copy that has been read but remains intact. May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Seller Inventory # Q09S-01087
Quantity: 1 available
Seller Image
Augustus John: The New Biography
Seller: Cat On The Shelf, Fort Worth, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. **STOCK PHOTOS AND CATALOG INFO MAY VARY FROM ACTUAL BOOK, PLEASE REFER TO SELLER PHOTOS AND ITEM DESCRIPTION FOR MOST ACCURATE INFORMATION. THE SELLER PHOTO SHOWS THE EXACT COPY YOU WILL RECEIVE** This is a used book in GOOD condition. May have minor defects such as wearing to outside cover, a name written on inside cover, or a few notations throughout. Hardcover edition. Includes original dust jacket. Seller Inventory # 5D6W920006WU_ns
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Augustus John: The New Biography
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.7. Seller Inventory # G0374102554I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Augustus John: The New Biography
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.7. Seller Inventory # G0374102554I4N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Augustus John: The New Biography
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.7. Seller Inventory # G0374102554I3N10
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Augustus John: The New Biography
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 2.7. Seller Inventory # G0374102554I3N00
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Augustus John: The New Biography
Seller: HPB-Diamond, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Seller Inventory # S_408403318
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Augustus John: The New Biography
Seller: Irish Booksellers, Portland, ME, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. SHIPS FROM USA. Used books have different signs of use and do not include supplemental materials such as CDs, Dvds, Access Codes, charts or any other extra material. All used books might have various degrees of writing, highliting and wear and tear and possibly be an ex-library with the usual stickers and stamps. Dust Jackets are not guaranteed and when still present, they will have various degrees of tear and damage. All images are Stock Photos, not of the actual item. book. Seller Inventory # 26-0374102554-G
Quantity: 1 available
Stock Image
Augustus John: The New Biography
Published by
Farrar Straus & Giroux January 1996, 1996
ISBN 10: 0374102554
ISBN 13: 9780374102555
Used
Hardcover
Seller: R Bookmark, Youngtown, AZ, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Used - Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Slight shelf wear on the cover. Dust jacket has shelf wear. Seller Inventory # 214858
Quantity: 1 available