Ever Yours
The Essential Letters
Vincent Van Gogh author Leo Jansen editor Hans Luijten editor Nienke Bakker editor
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Yale University Press
Published:13th Nov '14
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This collection of letters offers a deep insight into Vincent van Gogh's life, showcasing his artistic journey and personal relationships. Ever Yours is essential reading for art lovers.
In addition to his iconic paintings, Vincent van Gogh left behind a remarkable collection of letters that reveal his profound thoughts and emotions. The book Ever Yours presents a curated selection of 265 letters, highlighting Van Gogh's unyielding pursuit of his artistic destiny. Through these correspondences, readers gain insight into his deep bond with his brother Theo, his complicated relationship with his father, and his fervent desire for recognition in the world of art. Each letter serves as a window into Van Gogh's complex psyche and the artistic movements that influenced him during his lifetime.
The letters are not just a testament to Van Gogh's struggles and aspirations; they also recreate the vibrant world of 19th-century art and culture. Accompanied by a general introduction, historic family photographs, and reproductions of 87 actual pages of letters featuring Van Gogh's sketches, Ever Yours immerses readers in the life of one of history's most celebrated artists. This collection showcases not only Van Gogh's literary talent but also his deep love for art and literature.
Published in collaboration with the Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam, Ever Yours is more than just a compilation of letters; it is an essential resource for anyone interested in understanding the heart and mind of Van Gogh. This book is a must-have for art enthusiasts and literature lovers alike, providing a rich context for the life and legacy of a true artistic genius.
"No artist was ever a more engaging, vivid, honest, yearning, generous correspondent: you can open this selection on any page and be instantly riveted. Marvellously condensed from the Van Gogh Museum’s landmark six-volume 2009 edition."—Jackie Wullschlager, Financial Times
"The truth about Vincent van Gogh, the very core of his struggles, beliefs, madness, and ambitions can be found in his collected letters, Ever Yours."—Nick Mafi, Daily Beast
"Of considerable interest to art lovers, students, scholars, and others, this affordable, well-presented, and scholarly publication is very highly recommended for many academic, large public, and special library art book collections."—Library Journal, starred review
"A fitting tribute in the year that marks the 125th anniversary of the artist’s death."—Apollo Magazine
"The selection is astute, the translation earthy, the facsimiles of illustrated pages handsome and comprehensive. Of all the editions, Ever Yours is the best combination of readability and accuracy for a general reader."—Alexander Adams, Spiked
"[Van Gogh’s letters] make up not only a creative autobiography without parallel in visual art but what the editors of a new selection call 'a highlight of world literature.' . . . Lovers not only of great art but great autobiography should devour this ample sample. A bargain at 770 pages, enriched by scores of the drawings (or 'croquis') with which Vincent explained his works-in-progress, the volume knits 265 letters into a coherent, impassioned, and eloquent pilgrim’s progress."—Boyd Tonkin, The Independent
A Best Art Book of 2014 —Huffington Post
ISBN: 9780300209471
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 1724g
784 pages