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.
A propos de l’auteur
James Gulliver Hancock is an artist and illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York, and Sydney, Australia.
Langue Anglais ● Format PDF ● Pages 112 ● ISBN 9781452129983 ● Taille du fichier 78.1 MB ● Maison d’édition Chronicle Books LLC ● Publié 2014 ● Téléchargeable 24 mois ● Devise EUR ● ID 5215327 ● Protection contre la copie Adobe DRM
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