A Short Book About Drawing. (signed).

MARR, Andrew.:

ISBN 10: 1849493340 / ISBN 13: 9781849493345

Published by London: Quadrille, 2013

About this Item

1st edition. The political journalist "Andrew Marr explores the subject of drawing and painting through his own experience." 21.5cms x 16.5cms x 2cms. Pp.144, illustrated throughout, inscribed by the author to title page. Beige illustrated boards. VG.

Seller Inventory # 51203

Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Short Book About Drawing. (signed).
• Publisher: London: Quadrille
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1849493340
• ISBN 13: 9781849493345
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Seller catalogs:
  • ART

About this title

Synopsis

Like millions of others, Andrew Marr draws. He hasn't had lessons, yet since childhood, the journalist and TV presenter has been at his happiest with a pen or brush in his hand. One way or another he draws most days, even if it's just a doodle on the edge of a newspaper. But why does he do it? Does it have a point? And in what way, if any, does this activity of his relate to what we think of as 'art'? In this intriguing new book, Andrew Marr explores the subject of drawing and painting through his own experience. He considers the mechanics of the process - the act of making and its importance for a happy life - alongside the ways in which good drawing or painting can make us think harder and see the world differently. He discusses what a bad drawing is, and the nature of failure as well as success. The book, lavishly illustrated with over 50 of the author's own pictures, was written during the winter of 2012 and completed weeks before Andrew suffered the major stroke from which he is currently recovering - and finding himself drawing again. Written in his signature fresh, engaging and evocative style, A Short Book About Drawing is Andrew Marr's unique take on this absorbing subject.

About the Author

Andrew Marr was born in Glasgow in 1959. He studied English at Cambridge and has since enjoyed a hugely successful career in political journalism, working for the Scotsman, the Independent, the Daily Express and the Observer. From 2000 to 2005 he was the BBC's Political Editor. He has presented a range of programmes for television and radio, and most notably hosts The Andrew Marr Show on Sunday mornings on BBC1. He lives in London with his wife, political journalist, Jackie Ashley, and their three children.