With thanks to The Write Reads for having me on this tour.
Whats it about?
Spanning three hundred years of art history, The Vanitas & Other Tales of Art and Obsession tells the stories of those with an insatiable hunger for creation – those who may sacrifice friendships, careers, romance, and even their own happiness in pursuit of a vision.
Weaving art styles such as Cubism, Surrealism, and the Baroque into his prose, Jake Kendall has crafted a vivid and inventive collection. Each story is complemented by a black and white illustration, drawing out the visually evocative nature of the writing and offering readers a unique artistic delight.
Bobs and Books honest review:
As an art lover, when I offered to read this, I simply couldn't say no.
This offers a very different and unusual take on art, how we perceive things, and art itself.
The collection is thought out, with a great mix of time periods, and styles. Almost a complimentary collage of stories to create one string artistic piece as a read.
No one particular favourite from me, but as a total piece, it was interesting and creative.
Out 22 Feb
The Vanitas & Other Tales of Art and Obsession: Amazon.co.uk: Jake Kendall, Simona Slavova, Emily TahaBurt: 9781911107729: Books