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Guston in Time: Remembering Philip Guston

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For Guston fans who want a little more insight on how his brain worked, this is a gem. It contains lots of letters between him and Ross Feld (the author), as well as anecdotes and stories about Guston and his wife and their life in Stockbridge. You quickly see that Guston was very much an emotional being, possibly manic-depressive, who drank and smoked and ate too much - but truly loved life. This is a quick read, but an invaluable part of a Guston library for the insights it provides on his up-and-down career and (sometimes) bewildering artwork. The negatives are that it's a bit pricey for such a little book, and it's a little short on commentary.

Figurative painter Guston's life was vibrant; he was a muralist, then an abstract expressionist, and finally a figurative artists. Here friend and novelist Feld, Guston's friend, interprets his works and his friendship with Guston, adding many personal insights and embellishments from the friendship which will lead artists to a fuller appreciation of his life. A recommended pick for Guston fans who want an insightful biography/memoir.

This book has some very fine insights into the painting life of Philip Guston. Worth the read.