Gluck [Paperback]

Diana Souhami (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2001

She was born Hannah Gluckstein in 1895 into the family that founded the J. Lyons & Co. catering firm. She had passionate affairs with society women, chose her own monosyllabic name and only exhibited her paintings in 'one man' shows. Her torrid personal life shocked her family, though the money she received from them allowed her to live in style. In the 1920s and '30s Gluck's portraits, flower paintings and landscapes, set in frames she designed and patented, were coveted by the rich and famous. At the height of her fame she stopped working, caught in a bitter campaign over the quality of artists' materials. Then, when nearly eighty, she returned to the limelight with a burst of creative energy. In this book Diana Souhami interweaves the pictures, people and events that made up Gluck's life.

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About the Author

Diana Souhami is the author of many widely acclaimed books, and she has also written plays for radio and television. She is presently working on two new books on Alexander Selkirk, and Natalie Barney and Romaine Brooks.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Sterling Publishing; Revised edition (December 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1842121960
• ISBN-13: 978-1842121962
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,938,837 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Review of Gluck, October 26, 1998

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This review is from: Gluck: Her Biography (Paperback)

Awesome Book about the lesbian painter Gluck (Hannah Gluckstein), with in depth information on her relationships with women and her desire to live her life "as a man".