Pablo Ruiz Picasso

512 pages. O'Brian knew Picasso and lived near him; he also spoke several languages, including Catalan (he was a translator of books), which helped with the deep research he did for the book. As with his historical fiction, the biography is informative and reads well. Nearly fine, very small nick at the bottom of the front joint; jacket chipped at the same place.

From Publisher:

A biography of Pablo Picasso by Patrick O'Brian, the author of the Aubrey-Maturin series. public interest. This text explores the life of this awe-inspiring artist. O'Brian was a close friend and a neighbour of Picasso's and the book reflects the closeness of their friendship. tender, mean yet generous, affectionate but cold, professing communism but retaining an essentially Catholic mentality and private despite his relish of fame. The biography fully appreciates the distinctly Mediterranean origins of Picasso's character and art. tragedies, suicides and wars tumble over each other in the vast chaos of Picasso's experience, He was a man almost as lonely as the sun, but one who glowed with much the same fierce, burning life.

Product Info

ISBN: 0399116397

ISBN-13: 9780399116391

Publisher: G.P. Putnam's Sons

Year: 1976

Type: Used

Binding: Hardcover

First Edition

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