Botero. Cameo Books

Best known for his voluptuous, otherworldly figures, Colombian artist Fernando Botero sees distortion of forms as the essence of art. With an engaging text and reproductions of more than 60 of his works, this book provides readers with compelling insight into Botero's life, career, and his significant role in contemporary art. 62 illustrations, 54 in color.

"In art, as long as you have ideas and think, you are bound to deform nature. Art is deformation." So says Fernando Botero--artist of voluptuous bodies and distorted landscapes, whose paintings and sculptures challenge our conceptions of size and space. Collected within this colorful edition are 62 works from Latin America's best-known living artist. Commentaries on every featured piece give fascinating insight into the world of Botero--a place of opulence, abundance, and fantasy. --Naomi Gesinger