Thomas Kinkade: Masterworks of Light [Hardcover]

Wendy Katz (Introduction), Thomas Kinkade (Painter)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 21, 2000

A selection of Thomas Kinkade's light-filled paintings of cottages, mountain vistas, peaceful towns and bustling cities from throughout his career, reproduced in full colour. The book places Kinkade in the historical context of 19th-century painters of the Hudson River school and others, in what he calls the Luminist tradition. Also included is a biographical essay. A quarter of the images have never before been reproduced in book form.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Thomas Kinkade lives in California with his wife and four daughters. As well as painting he writes inspirational books for the Christian market which have been best sellers.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, Inc. (November 21, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821226584
• ISBN-13: 978-0821226582
• Product Dimensions: 12.2 x 9.9 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #910,113 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Thomas Kinkade is one of the most popular painters in the world. A devout Christian and accomplished modern-day impressionist, Kinkade has won numerous awards for his art.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

42 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Escape With Kinkade, November 22, 2000

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guinevere (Shiloh, NC United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thomas Kinkade: Masterworks of Light (Hardcover)

Even if one does not appreciate art, Kinkade's vivid artwork shines through the brilliantly placed pages of his Masterworks of Light.

Masterworks of Light contains an abundance of Kinkade's popular landscape pictures that come to life within the comforts of one's own home.

Do not forget to view these images in regular light and dim light as well. You may just find a few surprises to delight you.

21 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful book. This is a MUST for art lovers., August 2, 2001

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Thomas Kinkade: Masterworks of Light (Hardcover)

This book is so beautiful you go crazy over just the Cover! This is a must for art lovers like myself. You would have to be crazy not to like it. The pictures are so peaceful you just get lost in a world of color and light!

26 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must See, December 2, 2000

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Darlene Aube (Winooski, Vt. United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Thomas Kinkade: Masterworks of Light (Hardcover)

This is surely one of the best books on the market today if you like scenery pictures. Mr. Kinkade's work is most breathtaking and he is a master at what he does. I highhly recomend this book to all of you.