Looking to Heaven by Stanley Spencer

Looking to Heaven by Stanley Spencer

Stanley Spencer is one of the most important, original and admired British artists of the 20th century. None of this work has ever been published before - all the material is new and has been extracted from Spencer's notebooks and diaries.

"Hundreds of letters and artist's notes for an unrealised autobiography are to be published for the first time, shedding new light on the painter more than half a century after his death" -- "Guardian" "Spencer's prose lacks the consistency of his painting. It can be tangled and opaque, straggly and shapeless. But it shows at all times the profundity of his artistic vision, and it contains moments of transcendent beauty."-- "Mail on Sunday" "Stanley Spencer's private papers shed fresh light on the artist's early life and experience of war. This exquisitely produced book is a labour of love."-- "Sunday Times" "The notable 20th-century artist kept journals throughout his life, containing both his notes and sketches. This is the first of a three-volume illustrated set, publishing his abridged journals for the first time, and giving insights into how he thought and worked."-- "The Bookseller" "In this, the 125th anniversary of his birth on June 30, 1891, it is right to think again about Spencer, to see beyond wisteria blossom. A volume of Spencer's letters and jottings, Stanley Spencer: Looking to Heaven, published by the Unicorn Press, offers the opportunity to do so."-- "Spectator"

Born in Cookham in Berkshire, England, Stanley Spencer was well known for his paintings depicting biblical scenes. He received numerous awards and great recognition throughout his life and was knighted in 1958. His journals are held by the Tate Gallery Archive.

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ISBN 13	9781910065594
ISBN 10	1910065595
Title	Looking to Heaven
Author	Stanley Spencer
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Unicorn Publishing Group
Year published	2016-11-03
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.