ISBN: 9781925498219 - The Italian Teacher (5 results)

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. A grand and moving family drama set against the pretention, prestige and pomp of the international art world.Conceived while his larger-than-life father, Bear Bavinsky, cavorted around Rome in the 1950s, the young Pinch learns that his father's genius trumps everything else. After Bear abandons his family, Pinch strives to make himself worthy - first as a painter, and then as his father's biographer, before settling, disillusioned, into a job teaching Italian in London.And when Bear dies, Pinch hatches a scheme to secure his father's legacy.What makes an artist? With his signature compassion and humour, Tom Rachman conjures a life lived in the shadow of greatness. The Italian Teacher is a masterly novel about a son striving to make his own mark on the world. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Condition: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: Good. A grand and moving family drama set against the pretention, prestige and pomp of the international art world. The Italian Teacher tells the story of Pinch, the son of the infamous and egotistical artist Bear Bavinsky, who has spent his life living in the shadows of his father's godlike status * But as Pinch's own career aspirations dwindle in the wake of his father's death, he is forced to enact an unexpected rebellion that will leave his mark upon the Bear Bavinsky legacy. Owner's inscription on title page. 384 pages.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Conceived while his larger-than-life father, Bear Bavinsky, cavorted around Rome in the 1950s, the young Pinch learns that his fathers genius trumps everything else. After Bear abandons his family, Pinch strives to make himself worthyfirst as a painter, and then as his fathers biographer, before settling, disillusioned, into a job teaching Italian in London.And when Bear dies, Pinch hatches a scheme to secure his fathers legacy.What makes an artist? With his signature compassion and humour, Tom Rachman conjures a life lived in the shadow of greatness. The Italian Teacher is a masterly novel about a son striving to make his own mark on the world. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Conceived while his larger-than-life father, Bear Bavinsky, cavorted around Rome in the 1950s, the young Pinch learns that his fathers genius trumps everything else. After Bear abandons his family, Pinch strives to make himself worthyfirst as a painter, and then as his fathers biographer, before settling, disillusioned, into a job teaching Italian in London.And when Bear dies, Pinch hatches a scheme to secure his fathers legacy.What makes an artist? With his signature compassion and humour, Tom Rachman conjures a life lived in the shadow of greatness. The Italian Teacher is a masterly novel about a son striving to make his own mark on the world. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…