Artists, Writers, Thinkers, Dreamers Paperback / softback
by James Gulliver Hancock
Paperback / softback
Description
This cultural who's-who illuminates 50 famous figures, from Leonardo da Vinci to Coco Chanel, through the fascinating trivia of their lives.
Artist James Gulliver Hancock depicts historical icons in quirky annotated portraits surrounded by their associated possessions, baggage, and foibles.
Hemingway's hobbies, Amelia Earhart's preferred dessert, Martin Luther King Jr.'s favorite TV show-each portrait reveals the ordinary quirks of these extraordinary people and captures their personalities in the process.
An exquisitely illustrated almanac and cultural literacy cheat sheet, this fun and informative collection offers both history buffs and art lovers a treasure trove of interesting facts about beloved artists, writers, thinkers, and dreamers.
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- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:112 pages
- Publisher:Chronicle Books
- Publication Date:01/06/2014
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- ISBN:9781452114569
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Item not Available
- Format:Paperback / softback
- Pages:112 pages
- Publisher:Chronicle Books
- Publication Date:01/06/2014
- Category:
- ISBN:9781452114569