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Reissue of a classic work about one of Britain's greatest painters
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Widely regarded as the best British painter since Turner, very little is known about Francis Bacon's life. In this, the first-ever book to be written about his, Daniel Farson, friend and confidant to Bacon for over forty years, gives a highly personal, first-hand account of the man as he knew him. From his sexual adventures to his rise from obscurity to international fame, Farson gives us unique insight into Bacon's genius.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is one of those books you can hardly put down after you start reading it. Whilst the book is intended as an autobiography of Francis Bacon, the style of writing can often be considered more as a personal diary or book of memoirs by its author. However this doesn't at all detract from the value and sheer enjoyment of reading this book. The author writes an accurate and factual account of Bacon's life right from its very beginnings but focusing largely on the extraordinary day-to-day lifestyle of Francis and his circle of friends and lovers in and outside of Soho London. The authors' style of writing is often very witty, recounting endless amusing tales while in the company of Bacon and often quoting Bacon's speech using emphasised sentences showing the artists' famous wit and sarcasm, illuminating this biography and bringing Bacon to life on every page. Whilst giving a rare and exclusive insight into Bacon's envious and illustrious social life, the author also delves in and out of Bacon's work, following the artists steady ascent to international acclaim in the context of his individual works and exhibitions and also his increasing wealth and recognition as one of the most important artists of the 20th century.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I took a chance buying this book and it has to be one of the best investments I ever made. From start to finish this a roller coaster of Francis Bacon's life from his times in Berlin to Paris and then Soho. Bacon comes across as a devil may care character, at times putting people down but then his generousity to others stands out. I was glad to find that the book moved along at a nice pace, not a lot of technical matters for a reader to comprehend and there are some "interesting" stories to keep one amused.
Definitely a book to have even if you aren't all that interested in the World of Art
Definitely a book to have even if you aren't all that interested in the World of Art
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
A slim paperback memoir from the late Dan Farson. Friend or atleast drinking buddy of Francis Bacon. Dan was there from the early days when Bacon appeared in Soho until the end. Perhaps various assosiates of Bacon could have written this book, because I believe that's what Farson was, a drinking companion. Years ago I heard about Farson from a relative who's friend used to drink with him. Alcohol was glue that held everything together.
Farson tells his experiences of Bacon as they were in an oridinary manner, which makes this book even more charming. Even though Dan was a journalist, he didn't get bogged down with the arts world view on Bacon. More so we hear about Bacon the person, his charm, his caring and sharing manner. As you can imagine Dan also talks about all the main places and players on the Soho scene. Yet what you are left with is that Farson really cared for Bacon, more of a friend than Bacon maybe realised. A great book, a worthwhile purchase.
Farson tells his experiences of Bacon as they were in an oridinary manner, which makes this book even more charming. Even though Dan was a journalist, he didn't get bogged down with the arts world view on Bacon. More so we hear about Bacon the person, his charm, his caring and sharing manner. As you can imagine Dan also talks about all the main places and players on the Soho scene. Yet what you are left with is that Farson really cared for Bacon, more of a friend than Bacon maybe realised. A great book, a worthwhile purchase.
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The curse of creativity
The paintings of Francis Bacon have always stood out in the crowded museums and galleries, galleries that are stuffed full of mediocre British paintings. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Zak
i dont know much about art but i know what i like
Not a great work of literature - rather an enjoyable romp through the life and times of a bunch of colourful old drunken soho queers. I enjoyed it immensely. Read more
Published on 6 Nov 2008 by Gargantua Pantaloon
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