Gaudier-Brzeska: A Memoir (Paperback)

by Ezra Pound (Author)
Key Phrases: sculptural ability, Wyndham Lewis, New Age, John Quinn (more...)

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: New Directions Publishing Corporation (December 12, 1970)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0811205274
• ISBN-13: 978-0811205276
• Product Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #974,297 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Entertaining!, May 23, 2000

By	mr p r huggan (Scotland) - See all my reviews

Another great expressive book of a almost unheard of artist. If like me you stumble across this book you must pick it up and read it as I ensure you, you will be pleased. Not only just for the brilliant, modern pictures contained within but for the amazing life and work that Brzeska belived in and lived for. A must for all budding artists.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Searching and revealing, March 25, 2005

By	J. Marsh (maine) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Writen by one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, this is a documented example of an artist determined to go against the odds of poverty and obscurity to create his passion in art. Henri Gaudier, killed in WWI, who had created such a large body of work at an age when most people were still trying to figure out what to do in life, probably would have fallen from existance completly if it was not for the tireless promotions done by Ezra Pound. Pound's quest in bringing to light the few of worthy talent who would otherwise be lost in the sludge of mediocracy is an example of the "rather than looking at the master's finger, look at what the finger points at" belief by following in example rather than observing what is shown.
Instead of fawning over the man brought to the attention of the artworld, you are persuaded to become aware of those who have yet to be recognized. With being more sensitive to that which defines the 'good' from the 'not-so-good,' we benefit by learning from those who are worthy to learn from.