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- Publisher: Pavilion Books; First Edition edition (1994)
- ASIN: B0016ON9O8
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,351,784 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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56 of 58 people found the following review helpful
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Anyone who doesn't know the paintings by Jack Vettriano should take some time to browse this book. Those wishing to explore the wealth of Scottish writers should also take a look at this book, for here you will find the heart of modern Scotland.
Being a fan of Vettriano I was going to buy this book regardless of the "extra" content, but after several read throughs I can appreciate more what people might gain from gazing upon a Vettriano painting. For me it is the idealised world of days gone by when men were men and women were woman.
A delightful book.
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Vettriano is a controversial artist who attracts scorn from the artists' 'establishment', perhaps because his work is highly approachable by people who appreciate beauty and artistic quality without possessing an educated background in 'art'. His work has an immediate impact on the untutored eye, and it evokes a powerful, yet mysterious eroticism. This book is a small, but rich introduction to Vettriano's work, delightfully set into the context of Scottish poetry and prose extracts which complement the visual images, reinforcing their mystery. The words used are well chosen in this respect, encouraging the viewer to develop an independent view of the artist's intentions. The essentially Scottish quality of Vettriano's painting is significantly enhanced by Gordon Smith's talent in this. The book is an excellent introduction to the art, and will be appreciated by non-specialists as a joy to read, again and again.
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Fallen Angels
15 Jan 2011
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This is just the book my granddaughter wanted for a present. She was thrilled. The order was late in the month for the holidays, but There was a very speedy response and delivery. The condition of the used book was excellent. All is well with the world. Cheers!!!!
A Could Have Been
8 Mar 2007
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
For people that love Vetttriano, any book which exhibits his paintings is appreciated. This one does more; it's a compendium of paintings with stories and poems that complement and paint word pictures to go along with his film noir vision of the world. I didn't give this a Five Star rating for two reasons: The small format does no justice to the paintings, which seeem claustrophobic in this size, and the selection of paintings featured did not exhibit any of his less seen works. Quite worth the money, but it could have been so much more...
Fallen Angels - Risen Star
10 Jun 2000
Format:Paperback
This book is a must for any one who enjoys Jack Vettriano's paintings. It includes around 40 reproductions of his paintings, including the famous 'The Singing Butler'. (Did you know that this painting is the World's favourite poster ?) To add to the images are stories, poetry, and song lyrics written by a host of Scottish writers. Vettriano's upbringing in the Italian quarter of Glasgow is very evident and really adds to the mood of his paintings. It works as a coffee table book, and for those who want to understand the culture that Vettriano identifies with. My only complaint is that it is a small paperback, and screams out to be a large hardback edition, but at its current price is an absolute bargain.
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