Selected Writings: First English Translation by Ren? Magritte (English) Paperbac

Description: Selected Writings by René Magritte, Jo Levy, Kathleen Rooney, Eric Plattner The first ever publication of writings by Magritte in the English language. It provides a fascinating and intimate glimpse into the life of the renowned Belgian painter FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Available for the first time in an English translation, this selection gives non-Francophone readers the chance to encounter the many incarnations of renowned Belgian painter René Magritte – the artist, the man, the aspiring noirist, the fire-breathing theorist – in his own words. Through whimsical personal letters, biting apologia, appreciations of fellow artists, pugnacious interviews, farcical film scripts, prose poems, manifestos and much more, a new Magritte emerges: part Surrealist, part literalist, part celebrity, part rascal.While this book is bound to appeal to admirers of Magrittes art and those who are curious about his personal life, there is also much to delight all readers interested in the history and theory of art, philosophy and politics, as well as lovers of creativity and the inner workings of a probing, inquisitive mind unrestricted by genre, medium or fashion. Author Biography René Magritte (1898–1967) was an internationally renowned Belgian Surrealist painter who also wrote prolifically on art and other subjects. Review Magritte thought of himself as a secret agent, and the Selected Writings are his cypher-books. * The Spectator *Magrittes writings demonstrate an unflaggingly scabrous wit and provide an invaluable textual anchorage fro his work as a painter * Apollo, The International Art Magazine * Promotional Available for the first time in an English translation, this selection gives non-Francophone readers the chance to encounter the many incarnations of renowned Belgian painter René Magritte Review Quote Magrittes writings demonstrate an unflaggingly scabrous wit and provide an invaluable textual anchorage fro his work as a painter Promotional "Headline" Available for the first time in an English translation, this selection gives non-Francophone readers the chance to encounter the many incarnations of renowned Belgian painter Rene Magritte Feature Available for the first time in English Details ISBN1846884497 Publisher Alma Books Ltd ISBN-10 1846884497 ISBN-13 9781846884498 Format Paperback Translator Jo Levy Media Book Year 2018 Pages 320 Publication Date 2018-12-13 Imprint Alma Books Ltd Place of Publication Surrey Country of Publication United Kingdom Translated from French Replaces 9781846883774 DEWEY 759.9493 Birth 1898 Death 1967 Language English UK Release Date 2018-12-13 AU Release Date 2018-12-13 NZ Release Date 2018-12-13 Edited by Eric Plattner Author Eric Plattner Audience General Subtitle First English Translation We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161579163;

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