This graphic biography documents the brief and intense period of creativity Vincent van Gogh (1853–1890) spent in Arles, Provence, in southern France. Here van Gogh dreams of setting up an artists’ studio—a haven where he and his friends can paint together. But attacks of mental illness leave the painter confused and disoriented. When his friend and fellow artist Paul Gauguin refuses to reside permanently at the Yellow House, a distraught van Gogh cuts off part of his own ear. Throughout this period of intense emotion and hardship, Vincent’s brother Theo stands by him, offering constant and unconditional support. Writer and illustrator Barbara Stok breathes riveting new life into a fascinating episode of art history, creating a vivid portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and legendary artists. Praise for Vincent: "Stylistically, Stok is almost faultless... [Vincent] leaves us aware of a small breath of fresh air blown into the world of art history" The Times Literary Supplement "Stok does a brilliant, sympathetic job of picturing the artist, whether jagged with madness or sitting amid the wheat fields and sunflowers of Arles" The Guardian

Vincent: Art Masters Series

Stok, Barbara

Children's Books

Selfmadehero

It is the 4th century BC in Greece. Hipparchia is about to marry the rich son of a family friend when she meets Crates. As the marriage approaches, Hipparchia becomes more and more captivated by the views and way of life of this strange philosopher who lives like a wanderer. Gradually she starts to realize that the safe, comfortable life of luxury that has been mapped out for her is actually a life of emptiness. This book shows us that the insights from thousands of years ago are still relevant today.Crates and Hipparchia were part of the cynical philosophy. In ancient Athens, the Cynics formed a provocative movement against all conventional values. One of their fundamental principles was that we can only attain true happiness if we are independent of material possessions and social position. Hipparchia was a strong woman who had the courage to live by her own ideals, despite all the prevailing beliefs of her time.

The Philosopher, the Dog and the Wedding: The Story of the Infamous Female Philosopher Hipparchia

Biographies & Memoirs

Professionals & Academics

Vincent

Seemann Henschel GmbH

Vincent (Spanish Edition)

Humor & Entertainment

Salamandra

La filósofa, el perro y la boda / The Philosopher, the Dog and the Wedding: The Story of the Infamous Female Philosopher Hipparchia (Spanish Edition)

Historical

Vincent (Dutch Edition)

Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

Nijgh & Van Ditmar

De filosoof, de hond en de bruiloft: Over Hipparchia, een van de eerste vrouwelijke filosofen

Vincent and the sunflowers: Luxe Gouden Boekje (Gouden Boekjes)

Uitgeverij Rubinstein

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