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'A detailed (and beautifully written) account of what the artist read - and how it influenced his art' - The Art Newspaper 'A fascinating study of Van Gogh’s creative inspiration' - Art Society Magazine 'Find[s] a fresh side to Vincent van Gogh' - The New European 'Fascinating' - Morning Star 'Covers all aspects of Vincent as a reader, book owner and maker of art featuring books and readers. The author guides readers through these aspects with a deft touch and thorough knowledge. This will become an essential book for anyone seeking detailed understanding of Vincent Van Gogh’s art and thought' - AlexanderAdamsArt 'A finely produced life of Van Gogh ... a fascinating introduction to a complex and wondrous creative life. Yes, it is the art that matters, but here, more than ever, we learn more to understand something of the man behind the art' - The Arts Desk 'laser-focused on the man as a lifelong devourer of novels, poetry and art criticism in four languages, from Victorian tales such as 'A Christmas Carol', to French romans by the likes of Victor Hugo' - World of Interiors 'Fascinating and well researched' - Artists & Illustrators 'Guzzoni’s text is good at explaining what he read, and also why it appealed to him' - Artlyst
