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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Artists, Writers, Thinkers, Dreamers Portraits of Fifty Famous Folks & All Their Weird Stuff
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ISBN:
9781452114569
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
112
Dimensions:
23cm x 19cm
RRP:
$45.00
Category:
Architecture and Design , Art and Photography
Publisher:
Chronicle Books
Published:
03 February 2014
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
James Gulliver Hancock
James Gulliver Hancock is an artist and illustrator. His work has adorned everything from galleriesand trains to billboards and public spaces worldwide. He has worked with a wide variety of high-profile clients, including Coca-Cola, the New York Times, and Herman Miller Furniture. He is the author and illustrator of All the Buildings in New York, All the Buildings in Sydney, All the Buildings in London and All the
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
James Gulliver Hancock
James Gulliver Hancock is an artist and illustrator. His work has adorned everything from galleriesand trains to billboards and public spaces worldwide. He has worked with a wide variety of high-profile clients, including Coca-Cola, the New York Times, and Herman Miller Furniture. He is the author and illustrator of All the Buildings in New York, All the Buildings in Sydney, All the Buildings in London and All the
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