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by Simon Schama (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 160 pages
  • Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications (12 Oct 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0847827577
  • ISBN-13: 978-0847827572
  • Product Dimensions: 31.2 x 27.9 x 2.3 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 1.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 11,253 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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At thirty-two, Jenny Saville has had a career most artists twice her age would envy. In 1992, the year she completed her studies at Glasgow School of Art, her graduation exhibition sold out. Most notably, one painting was bought by Charles Saatchi and, since then, her international reputation has grown at a rapid and steady pace. Part of the generation of yBa's - Young British Artists - the prices for her paintings have continued to soar with canvases that now command more than $500,000. Jenny Saville has been described as a "New Old Master" for the technical proficiency of her oversize nudes that have earned her comparisons to the likes of Lucian Freud. This volume, including her biography and exhibition history, will be published in association with the Gagosian Gallery in London. This is the only monograph devoted to the critically acclaimed young artist. From art historians David Sylvester and Linda Nochlin to critics Roberta Smith and Michael Kimmelman, Saville's paintings have garnered universal praise.

Her work was shown alongside that of Damien Hirst, Tracey Emin and others in the acclaimed and seminal survey of new British art Sensation at the Royal Academy (London, 1997) and the Brooklyn Museum of Art (New York, 2000).

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3.0 out of 5 stars Beautifully illustrated - but overdone, 16 April 2008
By Benjamin (UK) - See all my reviews
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The book opens with two short essays and a reprint from The Independent, January 30 1994, which is a statement by the artist about her work and her approach; in addition there is an interview with Jenny Saville, May 2005, in which she further describes her approach to painting. The book includes a Biography and a Bibliography. Of the text by far the more interesting are the two in the artist's own words, far more down to earth and revealing, the two short essays border on the pretentious.

There is no question that the book is beautifully illustrated with around 85 full-colour images. However it is worth noting how that breaks down. There are 32 paintings illustrated, and while a few approach full-page size many are smaller, unnecessarily so as there is plenty of room on the page; these picture need to be as large as possible considering the actual size of the paintings. About 20 of the illustrations are of a detail of the paintings, these images are full page or even double-page bleed illustrations; they are very informative although one or two seem so enlarged as to become abstract images in their own right. The remaining 33 or so images, mostly double-page bleed illustrations, are photographs of extracts from the artists notes and sketch books, her sources such as books or photographs, and views of her studio; however again one or two go beyond being informative and are simply arty pictures for their own sake.

This is a well produced book, the illustrations show the artist's work well, and convey an idea of the texture of the paint. However overall I feel it is lacking, the attempt at a showy display and the cleaver photography detract from the paintings, and apart from the artist's own words the text is insubstantial. FIVE STARS for the artist! but the book could be a lot better.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Informative, but misrepresenting, 6 Nov 2009
By Valery Koroshilov (London, UK) - See all my reviews
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I find Jenny Saville work generally interesting because of her mastership of composing, texturing and applying paint, and occasionally because of her subject matter, too. So, I make an effort to follow her progress where I can, and that is why I have bought this book.
Well, this is the first time I am writing a negative review, and it was the first time I have ever sent a book back. In my humble opinion, it's a complete flop. Don't even bother. It will put you off the artist, even if you were initially sympathetic.
The essays are shallow, pretentious, and don't grasp the essence of the visual material. The photos are in abundance, but the never ending details of details make you sick and tired even if you have not fallen sick from the artist's subject matter, which most people would have, I suspect. On the whole, this publication, unfortunately, does not encourage one's interest in the artist's latest work, and falls into the category of "informative, but misrepresenting". My only star is given for the inclusion of Saville's own words, which is always very helpful.
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1.0 out of 5 stars Jenny Saville book, 24 Sep 2009
By P. M. Hyland (UK) - See all my reviews
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i purchased this book primarily to study the paint application, however i found the majority of the images too disturbing and ugly. I - and i'm sure the majority of people want to enjoy what I see, but the wonderful paint application and pallet was overshadowed by the ugly images. I disliked the book so much that I didn't want it in my collection and have given it away. I cannot understand why someone with such talent should want to paint such images and suggest if others purchase it that they keep it 'under wraps' especially if children in the household.Jenny Saville
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