LONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 BAILLIE GIFFORD PRIZEIn this brilliant second and final volume of the definitive biography of Lucian Freud—one of the most influential, enigmatic and secretive artists of the t
William Feaver, Lucian Freud's collaborator, curator and close friend, knew the unknowable artist better than most; and over many years, Freud narrated to him the story of his life, 'our novel'. The r
The story of an epic life, and the story of century told through one of its most important artists, The Life of Lucian Freud is a landmark not simply in the story of its subject but in the art of biog
When a girl is sent to find a well at the end of the world, simple acts of kindness lead her to more than she expects. A lost daughter captures the heart of a prince, but will she be reunited with her
Enchanting, pitch-perfect tales of discord and discomfort in a small rural town ?There is more going on in rural Buckleigh than meets the eye. Distinguished by its Silver Band, whose presence is felt
Featuring the paintings of the Ashington Group-a group of miners from an isolated village in Northumberland in England who took an art appreciation class in the 1930s-this revealing history chronicle
This is the most comprehensive publication to date and the only book in print on the work of Frank Auerbach, a painter who in recent years has become one of the preeminent artists of our age, widely
This volume, with more than 400 reproductions, will be the most comprehensive publication to date on Lucian Freud, covering a span of seventy years and including many works not previously reproduced.
"Soldiers and Civilians" analyzes the emerging civil-military "gap" in the United States, drawing on a major survey of military officers, civilian leaders, and the general public. The book's contribut
From his earliest years as a child prodigy, Lucian Freud prided himself on his virtuoso drawing skills. The interplay in his work between paper (for both drawing and etching) and canvas was a defining
How do civilians control the military? In the wake of September 11, the renewed presence of national security in everyday life has made this question all the more pressing. In this book, Peter Feaver
Paddle to the Stars is a whimsical story of imagination and adventure, created by friends who have lived and paddled on the beautiful waters of Muskoka and Georgian Bay. Enjoy this adventure, which is
A diary recording the authors' extended tour of the Far East. It focuses on their impressions as the ancient civilizations of Japan, China and India, each in their separate ways, came to terms with th
America's debate over whether and how to invade Iraq clustered into civilian versus military camps. Top military officials appeared reluctant to use force, the most hawkish voices in government were c
Soldiers and Civilians analyzes the emerging civil-military "gap" in the UnitedStates, drawing on a major survey of military officers, civilian leaders, and the general public.The book's contributors,
YOUR REAL FRESHMAN ORIENTATION GUIDEAfter years of standardized tests, group projects, community service, and high school woes, you’ve finally made it to college. So, what now?Answering the all-too-fa
