Vincent and Theo Van Gogh: A Dual Biography [Hardcover]

Jan Hulsker (Author)

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

In this revised English translation of his Lotgenoten, first published in Dutch and based on original letters and other documented sources, Hulsker has successfully woven together dramatic events in the lives of the van Gogh brothers to produce an in-depth study revealing the role art played in their destinies as well as their personalities, relationships, and desires. This new perspective allows the reader to become involved with the van Goghs on a personal level and helps explain some of the mystery surrounding their often controversial and tragic lives. Divided into four major stages, the text focuses on their early lives, first interest in art, productive art careers, and tragic endings. A timely and important addition to the biography of Vincent in this centennial year of his death. Highly recommended. See also the review of David Sweetman's Van Gogh , p. 94 . --Ed.
- Stephen Allan Patrick, East Tennessee State Univ. Lib., Johnson City
Copyright 1990 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Language Notes

Text: English, Dutch (translation)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 470 pages
• Publisher: Fuller Technical Pubns (March 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940537052
• ISBN-13: 978-0940537057
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 8.6 x 1.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,699,785 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Walking With Vincent and Theo, November 4, 2003

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Sandy Frazier "Sandy Frazier" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Vincent and Theo Van Gogh: A Dual Biography (Hardcover)

I must say, I found this book totally by accident at the Strand in NYC and it was so big, I had to have it shipped home. I am so grateful to the gods who led me to this masterpiece of a book. I had read other biographies on Vincent van Gogh, but Jan Hulsker is where every person interested in Vincent's art, life and his brother should begin. I felt like I was walking with Vincent and Theo through every day of their lives, understanding all the joys and pain, the disappointments and elation. Dr. Hulsker is THE authority on all things van Gogh and for every question you've ever had or happening you've wondered about, he has the answer... here in this thorough and easy-to-read book. He corrects us on every myth and misconception and breaks us of old habits we've all probably developed when thinking of van Gogh. Most important of all: Dr. Hulsker understood that Vincent and Theo were one person - without Theo there was no Vincent and without Vincent there was no Theo. I'd recommend following this book with the letters of Theo and Jo van Gogh-Bonger.

15 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best, May 17, 2000

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Rux Williamson (Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Vincent and Theo Van Gogh: A Dual Biography (Hardcover)

This is probably the best biography of both Theo and Vincent Van Gogh ever written! It is very informative and has been extremely useful in my report on Van Gogh: The Artist. I'd recommend it to anyone needing extensive information on Vincent Van Gogh