The Sunflowers are Mine: The Story of Van Gogh's Masterpiece

Good book on Van Gogh. The extra look at the sunflowers is certainly worthwhile.

I have always loved Van Gogh's sunflower\, and other works.. This book gives so much good informationabout the tragic life of Van Gogh. The history of the sunflowers is fascinating.

Great

Nice book!

I loved reading 'the sunflowers are mine'

Outstanding book!

I enjoyed learning the history of the "Sunflowers", and learning where they are now. It is a beautifully illustrated book.

Vincent van Gogh's sunflower paintings are among the best known art works in history. And yet there have been few proper studies of the sunflowers outside of academic journals. Martin Bailey's new book The Sunflowers Are Mine: The Story of Van Gogh's Masterpiece is a masterful overview of these cherished paintings.Martin Bailey, a British scholar and journalist, has a decades-long record of Van Gogh research. In The Sunflowers Are Mine Bailey explores the history of Van Gogh's iconic seven sunflower paintings--from Van Gogh's first brush strokes to their long and colourful journey over the course of more than a century and a quarter. The book is richly illustrated--not just with excellent images of the sunflower works themselves, but also with many historical photographs rarely seen. In fact, the image of Vase with Five Sunflowers is a remarkable discovery of Bailey's own diligent research. A lovely colour reproduction of superior quality and never before published outside of Japan.The Sunflowers Are Mine is as insightful and informative as it is engaging. Bailey's research is beautifully presented and his writing style is always compelling. Bailey isn't afraid to share his own opinions and personal observations, a trait that makes the book so entertaining. I smiled, for example, when Bailey describes the article written by Albert Aurier, the only writer to publically praise Van Gogh in his lifetime, as "highly convoluted." Much attention has been given to Aurier and his article, and rightfully so, but few people have ever observed that Aurier, at least judging from the tortured and flowery flavour of his piece, wasn't a stellar writer.I found The Sunflowers Are Mine to be extremely rewarding. A rich and praiseworthy study of these remarkable art works. Martin Bailey's many books and articles focusing on Van Gogh are well known and hugely respected. The Sunflowers Are Mine are a valuable and welcome addition to his work. A must-read.

if you love vincent , buy this book

This was a christmas present bought for me it's Very well explained , excellent photographs. A must have in any art book collection .

excellent book and very reader friendly. Loaded with amazingly well researched information. It was a pleasure to read.

A beautiful book and received in absolutely perfect condition.

Excellent!