'Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counsellors, and the most patient of teachers' - Charles W.Eliot
Artist: David Hockney Author: David Hockney and Nikos Stangos (ed.) Publisher: Thames & Hudson Date: 1980 (1976) Condition: From the 1980 reprint of the 1976 first edition, complete with original unclipped printed dust wrapper over green linen boards; extensively illustrated in colour and black and white throughout, the wrapper has some handling marks but is generally very good and internally this copy is clean and unmarked; some light foxing to the edges of the pages.
A key text for the Hockney enthusiast, this book offered the artist's own thoughts on his life and work and is particularly illuminating in his discussions of how particular paintings came about as well as giving a very interesting insight into the artist's social circle and world.
A fascinating volume which adds an extra dimension to our understanding of the artist and his motivations and ideas as a painter.
