J.W. Waterhouse. [Hardcover]

Peter Trippi (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover
• Publisher: London, Phaidon Press Limited, [ (2004)
• ASIN: B001MSP7L6
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,822,123 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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55 of 57 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A book fullfills the art., April 7, 2003

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Edward Juan "ghost" (Valencia, CA. USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: J.W. Waterhouse (Hardcover)

This has to be the best book yet on the works of Waterhouse. Its got historic facts and stories about his young life to a successful artist in Britain. The author goes in depth about concepts and theories of how Waterhouse think in terms of painting and storytelling. It also talks about the other Pre-Raphealists that lived at the same time as Waterhouse; their influence and relationship to him. What I love about the most is the high quality of the prints. The book is big in scale and the prints are marvelous in fullfilling the space.
If you like Waterhouse or Pre-Rapheal artworks this is one book that you won't want to miss.

24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars VISUAL INTOXICATION, November 18, 2002

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JI WON (Berwyn, IL United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: J.W. Waterhouse (Hardcover)

This is the best book on the works of John William Waterhouse to date. From Waterhouse's early works to his decline in popularity after World War 1 to his rediscovery, everything you wanted to know about his works and the man himself. Also his master works like Saint Cecilia, Hylas and the Nymphs and many others are presented in wonderful color to take your breath away. If that wasn't enough some addition works from Rossetti, Burn-Jones and Millais and other Victorian era artists are also featured here. This the ultimate book for lovers of Waterhouse's art works.

21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Waterhouse Book Ever!!, December 6, 2002

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Jennifer Bath (WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: J.W. Waterhouse (Hardcover)

This is the best J.W. Waterhouse book ever published. It's filled with tons of big color photos and information. I recommend this book to everybody who loves him.