Diana in Art [Hardcover]

Mem Mehmet (Compiler)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 27, 2007

A loving remembrance of "The People's Princess". Diana, Princess of Wales, became the queen of people's hearts. Her genuine warmth and ability to empathize with others, young and old alike, earned her overwhelming affection around the world and her beauty and charisma made her an instant star with the world's press. As she grew into her new role as wife, princess, mother and ambassador of worthy causes, so did her confidence as a royal cover girl and fashion icon. She would appear on the front pages of magazines and newspapers around the world on a daily basis. Now Mem Mehmet has gathered together 300 beautiful and varied paintings that celebrate the life of Diana, the People's Princess. Diana in Art features portraits from over 150 artists from around the world including Brian Organ, whose seminal image is now hanging in the National Portrait Gallery in London, Israel Zohar, Duggie Fields, and Andre Durand. The book features American artists including the jacket artist Susan Goulet, as well as Andy Warhol and Ralph Wolfe Cowan (whose portrait of Elvis hangs in Graceland), along with many up-and-coming artists. It also includes many Canadians: Kenn Burkitt (a portrait that is made up entirely of diamonds probably fake!), Roch Defayette and Rob Surette (TV's Fastest Portrait Painter in the World ). These beautiful, at times quirky, but always revealing works of art cover every stage of her fascinating life and combine to make Diana in Art a unique tribute to an extraordinary woman whose life, work and beauty will live on forever.

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About the Author

Mem Mehmet was born and resides in London, England. Diana In Art is the result of worldwide research due to his occupation within the airline industry, this has given him a unique opportunity to visit art galleries, studios and exhibitions around the globe, seeking out portraits to compile this exceptional tribute to Diana and her life. Many of the artists featured in this book have been especially commissioned by him to create original and previously unseen paintings. His first publication "Madonna In Art" released in 2004, received much critical acclaim and has been an international success.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Chaucer Press/PopArt (August 27, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 190495703X
• ISBN-13: 978-1904957034
• Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 10 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.9 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,905,221 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Book With a Look at Diana Through Many Eyes..., September 2, 2007

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John M. Sain (New Jersey, USA) - See all my reviews
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I do feel she would've been fond of this book. There are enlightening quotes from a wide source of admirers that cast light on her spirit and life. I am under the impression that Diana wasn't the type to distinguish between the powerful and the common in her regard for people. Mem Mehmet follows suit with his selections which include the unknowns as well as the well established in the art world. I believe this was done in harmony with the way of Diana. Some of the work is serious, some strange, some traditional, some modern, and some simply comical. All are valid reminders of the affection and respect that were intended for her with each of these creative efforts. Most of this art is as original and special as Diana was, and all of it honors her. Congratulations Mr Mehmet, for following through with your obvious and deeply felt admiration for a lady you've helped forever remain in our memories.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Princess Diana of Wales, August 31, 2007

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Nellie Grace (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Diana in Art (Hardcover)

Diana In Art is an excellent book of Art and Artists. A must have addition to any library. The greatest artists of the day including Andy Wharhol, Carlee, Andre Durand, Esrael Zohar and much, much more....

Looking forward to more of your books on celebrities!

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book of Diana Art, January 25, 2012

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Danielle Deininger "AllThingsRoyal" (Toluca IL) - See all my reviews
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I just recieved my Diana in art book and it is beautiful! i love look ing through all the wonderful portraits from her fans. a must have for any Diana library.