Mark Rothko: A Biography
Language: English
Published by University of Chicago Press, 1993
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Taos Books, Santa Fe, NM, U.S.A.Taos Books
AbeBooks seller since March 4, 2004
Condition: Used - As new
US$ 44.00
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketItem description from seller
1st print (full # line), looks unread, very tight clean & unmarked, NO age toning, boards show very light bumps to top tips, dust jacket NOT price-clipped, dj undamaged and clean, Near Fine/Near Fine.
Seller Inventory # 39235
- Title
- Mark Rothko: A Biography
- Author
- Breslin, James E. B.
- Publisher
- University of Chicago Press
- Publication year
- 1993
- Condition
- Like New
- Binding
- hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0226074056
- ISBN 13
- 9780226074054
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Item weight
- 48 ounces
- Dimensions
- 8vo - over 7Ã?â??Ã?¾" - 9Ã?â??Ã?¾" tall
- Seller catalogs
- Biography
The definitive biography of one of the most-loved artists of the twentieth century, a book the New York Times called "the best life of an American painter yet written"
A book of heroic dimensions, this is the first full-length biography of one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century—a man as fascinating, difficult, and compelling as the paintings he produced. Drawing on exclusive access to Mark Rothko's personal papers and over one hundred interviews with artists, patrons, and dealers, James Breslin tells the story of a life in art—the personal costs and professional triumphs, the convergence of genius and ego, the clash of culture and commerce. Breslin offers us not only an enticing look at Rothko as a person, but delivers a lush, in-depth portrait of the New York art scene of the 1930s, ’40s, and ’50s—the world of Abstract Expressionism, of Pollock, Rothko, de Kooning, and Klein, which would influence artists for generations to come.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
James E. B. Breslin (1935-1996) was a professor of English and chair of the Department of Art Practice at the University of California at Berkeley, where he served on the faculty for thirty-two years.
His lifelong interest as a scholar lay in twentieth century American poetry and art. His first book was William Carlos Williams: An American Artist, published by the University of Chicago Press in 1970. This was followed by From Modern to Contemporary, which the Press published in 1984. Mark Rothko: A Biography, which the Press first released in 1993 is his best-known book, and marked a turn from poetry to American painting at its most radical moment: the emergence of Abstract Expressionism, displayed and explored in the career and life of one of its masters.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 5 to 14 business days | 3 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 5.75 | US$ 13.50 |
Payment methods
- Check
- Money Order
- Paypal
Store description
We have an on-line bookstore located in the shadow of the Sangre de Christo mountains in beautiful Taos, New Mexico. We have books in all catagories with a large selection in poetry and business. As of 12/13, we're contemplating a move down the road to equally lovely Santa Fe.
Seller's business information
Taos Books
NM, U.S.A.
Terms of sale
We accept checks, money orders, international money orders, and PayPal. Credit
Cards
are welcome thru fast and secure PayPal or ABE ecommerce.
Satisfaction guaranteed or return book in seven days for full refund minus
postage
and handling.
Shipping: Media mail is $3.25 for first book and $1.50 for each additional
book.
Priority is $5.75 for first book and $3.00 for each additional book.
Foreign postage is higher depending on the country and method of shipping.
Thank you for looking!
Shipping terms
Orders usually ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books
weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact
you to let you know extra shipping is required.