{"product_id":"edward-hopper-the-story-of-his-life","title":"Edward Hopper: The Story of His Life","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-width=\"\" class=\"author notFaded\"\u003eSergio Rossi\u003cspan\u003e \u0026amp;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"contribution\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-color-secondary\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-width=\"\" class=\"author notFaded\"\u003eGiovanni Scarduelli\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHardcover | \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e17.7 x 1.6 x 24.4 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e | 128 pp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003ePrestel | 2021 | 9783791387352\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"v1teqh-4mdvsg-v53nq8-iymnco\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-asin=\"3791387359\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" data-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis graphic novel delves into the life of the acclaimed artist Edward Hopper, whose iconic works depict quintessentially American scenes and experiences. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile many of Hopper's most acclaimed works have been embraced by American culture, the artist himself rejected much of the lyricism and romance that his audience imposed on his paintings. This unique overview of his life and career offers a fascinating and unflinching portrait of an artist trying to establish himself and define his own style.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" data-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" data-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing Hopper's own words as a jumping off point, the book traces his roots as an art student and commercial illustrator; his life-changing time in Europe; his rocky relationship with his wife Jo, and his incredible success later in life. It also shows how, as he became increasingly famous, he grew more taciturn and resolute in his disparagement of American society and the labels thrust on him. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" data-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\" data-expanded=\"false\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUsing clean lines and a palette that mimics Hopper's own, the book's illustrations reflect the style and substance of the artist's life and help create a refreshing reconsideration of a creative genius who never wavered from his vision.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"44qith-w5gnnb-bg37u6-vr4mkv\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-asin=\"3791387359\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"globalStoreInfoBullets\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-feature-name=\"globalStoreInfoBullets\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"globalStoreInfoBullets_feature_div\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"buyingOptionNostosBadge_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"ve5wzd-o9fghx-2uwrjy-ofol3f\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-asin=\"3791387359\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"buyingOptionNostosBadge_feature_div\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"buyingOptionNostosBadge\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-feature-name=\"buyingOptionNostosBadge\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"buyingOptionNostosBadge_feature_div\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"tellAmazon_feature_div\" data-csa-c-id=\"cxtkyi-ix0gej-bb9d5l-b2gs63\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-asin=\"3791387359\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"tellAmazon_feature_div\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"tellAmazon\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-feature-name=\"tellAmazon\" class=\"celwidget\" id=\"tellAmazon_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-cel-widget=\"tell-amazon-desktop_DetailPage_3\" data-csa-c-id=\"f8jxdg-98mww4-xlqvue-ifkes1\" data-csa-c-painter=\"tell-amazon-desktop-cards\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"DsUnknown-4\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"DsUnknown\" data-csa-op-log-render=\"\" class=\"celwidget c-f\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mix-claimed=\"true\" data-acp-tracking=\"{}\" data-card-metrics-id=\"tell-amazon-desktop_DetailPage_3\" id=\"CardInstancewW-FHT98f0hYWkVRchcVKA\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Prestel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47875658481922,"sku":"BK-PRE-EHSOHL-001-T","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0401\/6226\/3204\/files\/IMG_4692.jpg?v=1781097811","url":"https:\/\/www.booksaboutart.co.uk\/products\/edward-hopper-the-story-of-his-life","provider":"Books About Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}