- Hardcover: 368 pages
- Publisher: Collins; First Thus edition (3 Sep 1979)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0002164787
- ISBN-13: 978-0002164788
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 15.6 x 4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 781,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
For me, this book turned the name 'Lowry' into a great man, kind and mis-understood who produced the most captivating scenes of poor city life. It enables the reader to understand the man himself and after reading it you will notice yourself walking down the street picking out 'strange' characters just like Lowry did. You too will want to stand at the side of your street and just watch the people go by. Lowry is a wonderful artist and this book does him justice. I now have a signed copy of this book and its been re-read several times!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
You don't have to like Art or Lowry even to enjoy this book as the author's style will draw you into the lifestyles of all concerned from the late 1880's to the late 1980's. It concentrates on Lowry's private, family life just as much as his 'slow to develop' fame for his paintings. Shelley Rohde has that rare gift to make every character interesting, showing how each person ( not least his mother) affected Lowry's view of the world and his place in it.Lowry made it to the top of the Art world in the end and had to do it the hard way, without any powerful friends - he certainly did not have any in the posh London art circuit - even today the Tate are reluctant to show his work as he is "too popular" it seems - what tosh! The book made me visit the excellent Lowry Art Centre in Salford and I have become a great fan of the man, not just for his paintings ( there is more to him than the matchstick men & dogs by the way), but how he overcame years of rejection by sheer determination. I usually have half a dozen books on the go at any one time, dipping in as the mood takes - but this book was one I really could not put down; a real gem of a read by a highly skilled writer. I hope she has done more.
Format:Hardcover
This book is a joy to read so factual, and interesting. Gives a brilliant account of his life and loverly pictures. Can not put it down arrived very quickly & in very good condition & a great buy
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