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Artists, Writers, Thinkers, Dreamers

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This cultural who's-who illuminates 50 famous figures, from Leonardo da Vinci to Coco Chanel, through the fascinating trivia of their lives. Artist James Gulliver Hancock depicts historical icons in quirky annotated portraits surrounded by their associated possessions, baggage, and foibles. Hemingway's hobbies, Amelia Earhart's preferred dessert, Martin Luther King Jr.'s favorite TV show--each portrait reveals the ordinary quirks of these extraordinary people and captures their personalities in the process. An exquisitely illustrated almanac and cultural literacy cheat sheet, this fun and informative collection offers both history buffs and art lovers a treasure trove of interesting facts about beloved artists, writers, thinkers, and dreamers.

Author Biography:

James Gulliver Hancock is an artist and illustrator from Sydney, Australia. His work has been exhibited in galleries worldwide, and he has worked with a wide variety of high profile clients, including Coca-Cola, the New York Times, and Herman Miller Furniture. He is the author of All the Buildings in New York, All the Buildings in London, All the Buildings in Sydney, All the Buildings in Melbourne and All the Buildings in Paris. He is based in Sydney. James Gulliver Hancock is an artist and illustrator. His work has been exhibited in galleries worldwide, and he has worked with a wide variety of high-profile clients, including Coca-Cola, the New York Times, and Herman Miller Furniture. He chronicles his attempt to draw every single building in New York City and in Sydney at the popular blogs "All the Buildings in New York" and "All the Buildings in Sydney".
Release date NZ
June 1st, 2014
Audience
  • General (US: Trade)
Country of Publication
United States
Imprint
Chronicle Books
Pages
112
Publisher
Chronicle Books
Dimensions
184x235x15
ISBN-13
9781452114569
Product ID
21613834

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