Epstein: An Autobiography
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work in the literature of modern art, Epstein: An Autobiography chronicles the life and creative vision of Sir Jacob Epstein, one of the most controversial and influential sculptors of the twentieth century. Written in his own forceful voice, Epstein recounts his journey from the immigrant streets of New York's Lower East Side to the heights of the British art world, detailing the fierce public battles his bold, often provocative sculptures ignited along the way. With candor and conviction, he presents his artistic philosophy, defends his monumental works — including Rock Drill and his celebrated portraits — and argues passionately against the conservative critical establishment that repeatedly sought to suppress his vision. The tone is unapologetically direct, offering readers an intimate portrait of an artist who refused compromise, making this autobiography as much a manifesto for artistic freedom as it is a personal memoir. It remains an essential document for anyone passionate about modern sculpture, the history of art, or the enduring struggle between creative ambition and public taste.
Author: Jacob Epstein
Format: Hardback
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A landmark work in the literature of modern art, Epstein: An Autobiography chronicles the life and creative vision of Sir Jacob Epstein, one of the most controversial and influential sculptors of the twentieth century. Written in his own forceful voice, Epstein recounts his journey from the immigrant streets of New York's Lower East Side to the heights of the British art world, detailing the fierce public battles his bold, often provocative sculptures ignited along the way. With candor and conviction, he presents his artistic philosophy, defends his monumental works — including Rock Drill and his celebrated portraits — and argues passionately against the conservative critical establishment that repeatedly sought to suppress his vision. The tone is unapologetically direct, offering readers an intimate portrait of an artist who refused compromise, making this autobiography as much a manifesto for artistic freedom as it is a personal memoir. It remains an essential document for anyone passionate about modern sculpture, the history of art, or the enduring struggle between creative ambition and public taste.