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Lust For Life by Irving Stone Franklin Library 1980 Leather Bound Edition

Lust For Life by Irving Stone Franklin Library 1980 Leather Bound Edition

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This leather-bound edition of Irving Stone’s classic novel, published in 1980 by Franklin Library, presents a biographical portrayal of Vincent van Gogh’s life. Written in 1934, the book is considered...

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This leather-bound edition of Irving Stone’s classic novel, published in 1980 by Franklin Library, presents a biographical portrayal of Vincent van Gogh’s life. Written in 1934, the book is considered a masterpiece of historical fiction, offering a deeply humanized and empathetic account of the artist’s struggles and triumphs. The book is bound in full leather with hubbed spines, accented in 22kt gold, and printed on archival paper with gilded edges. The endsheets are made of moire fabric with a silk ribbon page marker. Based on the life of Vincent van Gogh, with extensive research drawing from his letters to brother Theo, Stone’s narrative creates origin-stories for many of Van Gogh’s famous paintings, including “The Potato Eaters” and “Sunflowers”. The book is divided into nine “books,” each set in a different location where Van Gogh lived, such as London, the Borinage, Etten, and Arles. Characters like Paul Gauguin, a close friend and fellow artist, are also featured in the novel. Many readers have praised the book for its vivid portrayal of Van Gogh’s life, struggles, and artistic process. Some have noted the novel’s ability to evoke strong emotions, with one reviewer stating, “I was utterly choked up by the end of the book”. Others have appreciated the book’s historical accuracy and attention to detail, with one reviewer commenting, “Stone’s research is impeccable, and his writing brings Van Gogh to life” This edition is in excellent condition, and looks to have never been read.

Specifics

Author

Irving Stone

Binding

Leather

Country/Region of Manufacture

United States

Illustrator

Vincent van Gogh

Language

English

Place of Publication

Franklin Center, Pennsylvania

Publisher

Franklin Library

Seller Notes

“Like new, seems unread.”

Special Attributes

Illustrated, Limited Edition

Subject

Biography & Autobiography

Topic

Classics, Literature

Year Printed

1980

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