The Home of the Surrealists Antony Penrose

Name: The Home of the Surrealists By Antony Penrose
SKU: 9780711228320
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The Home of the Surrealists by Antony Penrose

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Summary

This delightfully illustrated book provides a spellbinding glimpse into the world of the Surrealists by entering Farley Farm - a house inhabited by leading figures of the Surrealist movement, such as Roland Penrose, Lee Miller and Man Ray.

The Home of the Surrealists Summary

The Home of the Surrealists: Lee Miller, Roland Penrose and Their Circle at Farley Farm by Antony Penrose

Written by Anthony Penrose, son of American photographer and feminist icon Lee Miller and British artist Roland Penrose, this work provides a personal insight into their life together at Farley Farm, Sussex where they played host to some of the greatest 20th-century artists.

The Home of the Surrealists Reviews

Highly enjoyable. Financial Times This book ... is a vivid record of a house at the centre of an artistic movement Independent Penrose's book is a delight - informative, well structured and concise. Argus Now available in paperback form although not a paperback as we know it. It's a big, handsome volume, beautifully made and over-flowing with especially commissioned photographs by Alen MacWeeney, alongside iconic photographs from the Lee Miller archive. ETC Magazine

About Antony Penrose

Antony Penrose, the son of American photographer Lee Miller and British artist Roland Penrose, maintains Farley Farm in Sussex as it was in his parents' day as well as running the Lee Miller Archive. He lives near Lewes, East Sussex. Alen MacWeeney was born and raised in Ireland. For 30 years he lived and worked in New York. His images have appeared in many international publications and are included in the permanent collections of numerous museums.

Additional information

Sku

GOR002680414

ISBN 13

9780711228320

ISBN 10

0711228329

Title

The Home of the Surrealists: Lee Miller, Roland Penrose and Their Circle at Farley Farm by Antony Penrose

Author

Antony Penrose

Condition

Used - Very Good

Binding type

Paperback

Publisher

Quarto Publishing PLC

Year published

20080328

Number of pages

144

Prizes

N/A

Cover note

Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.

Note

This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us