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Loved this! Wonderful artwork that depicts Van Gogh‘s life from his move to Arles to paint and form an artist‘s society to his mental illness and death. I love the relationship he had with his brother, Theo.

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#pop21 - a book about art or an artist
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Shinjuku Takashimaya Kinokuniya bookstore display of graphic novels about artists!

I really enjoyed this - graphic novel biography... does anyone have suggestions for others?

Not gonna lie, near the very beginning I was gonna quit the book just because of how I perceived Vincent as annoying but I kept going and felt compelled to keep reading about him and his doomed path. His ups and downs in both his personal and professional life. Even though I knew it was useless I found myself rooting for Vincent near the end.

What a weird book, but I will say that the feeling of loathing felt by the protagonist throughout the book is SO PALPABLE through the pages. I might revisit this book someday to better grasp the allegories and allusions to post Civil War sentiments of Spain that I know I‘m missing.

It seems I'm getting into graphic biographies. There is so much to read in the pictures here! It focuses on Van Gogh's life between his moving to Arles and painting the Wheatfield with Crows. He's a man on a mission: articulate, impossible, uncompromising, fretful about money and, despite his difficulties, optimistic. The last three spreads (of him painting his last picture, then panning out until only the painting remains) made me sob. Wonderful!

My daughter said, "I ordered some books."
Yes, Pet. Yes, you did!

(I've got my eye on the Vincent book already but I dare say the whole lot will make it on to my TBR sooner or later.)

A charming, emotive graphic novel about Van Gogh‘s life starting from his sojourn in Arles to his death. The graphic style is like a cartoon version of Van Gogh‘s own. Deals heavily with his view of art, his mental health and his relationship with Theo. It‘s based partially on his letters and absolutely reminds me why he‘s one of my favourite painters. (P.S. Not recommended for children.)

My only plan for my day off. Although I have a feeling I‘m going to want to paint after this... #currentlyreading

My shelf-full of #artandillustration books #riotgrams

Can't wait to read this #readingwomenmonth #bookaboutmentalhealth

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I love the brother relationship so much in this graphic novel! Theo is such a good brother to Vincent! 💛

It is a very interesting book, with beautiful illustrations. I would love to read more of Vincent's letters..

#illustration #comic #vincent #barbarastok

Wow. This is fantastic. It captures the mood of an artist who is brilliant and breaking down, in a sympathetic but not sad way. The art in here is perfection. She captures the feeling of passion and panic. A unique look at the artist. #comics #riotgrams #litsypartyofone

My kind of biography!

(Also kind of in ❤️️ with this tee from look human: https://www.lookhuman.com/design/92689-vincent-van-go-away/tshirt?)

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Beautiful illustrations for a beautiful story. I need to read his book of letters next!

"It is only while working at the easel that I feel alive. I am painting to console myself, for my own pleasure"