
Hockney
A Graphic Life
Simon Elliott(Author)
Frances Lincoln (Publisher)
Published on 28. September 2023
Book
Hardback
224 pages
978-0-7112-8842-3 (ISBN)
Description
Follow the journey of David Hockney's exceptional life in a unique graphic novel format.
From his childhood in Bradford and early years making it as an artist, to his sun-drenched Los Angeles period, his triumphal return to the UK and his recent iPad drawings that proudly exclaim that 'spring cannot be cancelled', this charming biography traces the captivating life and times of David Hockney. Drawn entirely on an iPad in a fun, fully illustrated style - and in homage to Hockney's own iPad drawings - this is a colourful, thought-provoking and joyous story of one of the world's best-loved artists.
From his childhood in Bradford and early years making it as an artist, to his sun-drenched Los Angeles period, his triumphal return to the UK and his recent iPad drawings that proudly exclaim that 'spring cannot be cancelled', this charming biography traces the captivating life and times of David Hockney. Drawn entirely on an iPad in a fun, fully illustrated style - and in homage to Hockney's own iPad drawings - this is a colourful, thought-provoking and joyous story of one of the world's best-loved artists.
Reviews / Votes
"A 'must' for the legions of David Hockney fans, this hardcover edition of Hockney: A Graphic Life from Frances Lincoln accurately and informatively follows the life journey of David Hockney's exceptional life and career as an artist." * Midwest Book Review *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Quarto Publishing PLC
Illustrations
224 colour images
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 179 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
721 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7112-8842-3 (9780711288423)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Simon Elliott is a criminal barrister, art obsessive and standup comedian. Inspired by Hockney's message 'spring cannot be cancelled', and with time to fill (thanks to Covid), Simon engrossed himself in all things Hockney, learned how to paint on an iPad and began a journey to create this colourful, joyous and thought provoking biography with a twist.
Content
The Boy from Bradford(& Hollywood)
Into the Art World
The Move to LA
Life as a Successful Artist
New Directions
Art Theory
Later Life
Normandy to Now
Into the Art World
The Move to LA
Life as a Successful Artist
New Directions
Art Theory
Later Life
Normandy to Now