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This is Dali (This Is...artists-bios) Hardcover – Illustrated, May 6, 2014

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Salvador Dalí is one of the most popular artists in the world, known for his lavish lifestyle, gravity-defying moustache, and bizarre art. This book tells the story of Dalí's life and explores the meaning of his Surrealist paintings. It goes beyond his fine art practice and discusses his venture into the commercial world from his extravagant jewelry to his cheeky design for the Chupa Chups lollipops. Surrealism is revealed as a way of life; illustrations bring to life the extraordinary Dream Ball at the Coq Rouge, his fabulous home at Port Lligat, and his underwater fantasy at the World Fair's Surrealist pavilion. Fun, provoking, and endlessly frustrating, Dalí is brought under the spotlight.

Catherine Ingram brings her specialized knowledge to the book, while Andrew Rae, an award-winning illustrator, vividly portrays the text.

This title is appropriate for ages 14 and up

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Laurence King Publishing
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May 6, 2014
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6.88 x 0.5 x 9.13 inches
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1780671091
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978-1780671093
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Gr 10 Up—Ingram's eye-grabbing graphic-novel profiles convey each artist's life story and particular panache with a combo of witty narrative, vivacious illustrations, reproductions of pivotal artworks, and the occasional photo. The book design is superb: each volume features a pen-and-ink portrait of its subject on the front cover and a personal quote that imparts each man's essence on the back cover. Biographical highlights and astute and accessible discussions of artworks are woven into a tapestry of historical events, contemporary cultural trends, and art history context. Dalí introduces the Spanish artist "known for his lavish lifestyle, his gravity-defying moustache and his bizarre art." A self-promoting megalomaniac, he made (and spent) millions and led an existence as surrealistic as his artistic oeuvre. Pollock strives to separate the artist's career from his famously "bad boy storyline" (he is well-known for drunken antics and public displays of bad behavior) and demonstrate how his "monumental drip paintings reflect a uniquely American vision." Warhol traces the artist's transformation from "awkward kid" to "avant-garde player" and shows how he utilized his keen eye for spotting cultural trends to elevate the ordinary into the extraordinary. Bright-colored comic book–style illustrations interpret and expand upon the texts with drama, humor, and insight. Eloquent, informative, and amusing, the series' urbane viewpoint and sometimes-titillating images make it best suited for more mature readers.—Joy Fleishhacker, School Library Journal

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"Surrealism is playful and This is Dali embraces its very concept and philosophy: Dali's works lie alongside drawings of his fabulous home at Port Lligat, an imagined scene at one of his extravagant parties and important biographical moments. The inspirations and events are detailed in a truly accessible and enjoyable manner. Dali's life and art were inextricable from one another and Catherine Ingram seamlessly presents the two together in a book that is itself a work of art. " Bryony Byrne, Aesthetica

"Ingram['s] greatest gift is the subtlety with which she invites us to connect the dots between Dalí's struggles and baggage on the one hand and his outrageous behavior and controversial views on the other, engendering a kind of soft sympathy for this odd man who spent his life in the hedonic treadmill of his own making." Maria Popova, Brainpickings

Rae's attention to detail is impressive: artwork helps paint a vivid picture of artist's surroundings and upbringings, and bring to life personal moments that are difficult to illustrate through text alone." Rachael Steven, Creative Review

Listed as "The Best Graphic Novels of 2014, The Guardian.
" Succinct and inexpensive, these short but lovely-looking books explain complicated ideas and histories with wit and great cunning." Rachel Cooke.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Laurence King Publishing; Illustrated edition (May 6, 2014)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1780671091
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1780671093
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.88 x 0.5 x 9.13 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,335,158 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #121 in Surrealist Literary Criticism
- #2,496 in Artist & Architect Biographies
- #7,951 in Art History (Books)

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Andrew Rae is well established as an illustrator capable of rendering just about any scenario, either real or imagined. From images of animals and monsters through to scenes that include hoards of people. Andrew's well-observed and witty approach has led to a wide range of commissions, both editorial and commercial and he has exhibited his work internationally. He has illustrated the art history books This is Dali and This Warhol published by Laurence King and has written and illustrated the graphic novel Moonhead and the Music Machine published by Nobrow. Based in London, he is a member of the highly regarded Peepshow collective and also the Association of Illustrators.
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Chris

interesting accessible read

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The binding is not fancy (cardboard) but the writing is great and definitely an interesting read that is accessible. Probably not for really little kids, but could be a great start for younger ones interested the artist's life. And perfectly good for an adult too if you are looking for a light read with plenty of illustrations to move it along. Highly recommended.

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Rick

Fun read about the child king

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Captivating book on this supremely talented yet flaky artist. Bought this on Amazon for far less than at the Dalí museum in Florida. Well done book.

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Bil

Four Stars

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A brisk and clever and intimate biography of Dali's life.

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Selina E. Soo

Good overview and nice pictures

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 10, 2019

I am an adult and really enjoyed reading this book which depicts the artist with great details. The pictures add a great deal to the interest. I would recommend this to anyone over 10. I would give 5 stars if the size of the text is bigger than 10 and my eye balls will thank you.

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William B. Smith

The best I try to Dali

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 17, 2018

Succinct and wonderful!

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Dave

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 2, 2015

Nicholas Cage with sweet tache.

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Dominick Tyler

Condensed but not reduced

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on October 1, 2014

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A beautifully written, beautifully illustrated book. Catherine Ingram manages to condense and make accessible a complex life and work without over-simplifying. Her critical analysis always feels alive and enlightening, she retells anecdotes with a keen eye for the relevant detail and although the book is structured like a series of vignettes, the whole delivers a coherent and compelling story, rather like a Dalí canvas. There is obviously a lot of research behind this feat, but Ingram wears it lightly, never sounding like an art bore, always following the human story.

I bought this with Ingram's other works on Warhol and Pollock, which are also excellent. All three artists are monumentally dysfunctional; Dali the extrovert 'child king', Warhol the attention-loving introvert and the tortured, angry Pollock. Ingram manages to put her subject's work into the context of their lives (and vice versa) without a hint of the usual lazy mythologising. Brilliant.

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Miss A. D.

So lovely

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on May 30, 2015

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This book iis brilliant. The whole series is so pretty and if your an art lover or looking for a gift for an art lover consider this series.

tracy hill

Three Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on February 15, 2015

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There could have been more to this book...

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