Sir Winston Churchill: His Life and His Paintings

Running Press, 2004-09-27. hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. 9x1x12. 2004 Running Press (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania), 9 1/4 x 12 1/4 inches tall white cloth hardcover in publisher's unclipped dust jacketm gilt lettering to front cover and spine, photographic endpapers, copiously illustrated with color and black-and-white photographs and artwork reproductions, 257 pp. Very slight soiling, rubbing and edgewear to covers. Otherwise, apart from a couple of instances of slight marginal soiling, a very good copy - clean, bright and unmarked - in an only slightly soiled and edgeworn dust jacket which is nicely preserved and displayed in a clear archival Brodart sleeve. Note that this is a heavy and oversized book, so additional postage will be required for international or priority orders. ~SP38~ [4.5P] Sir Winston Churchill began painting during World War II, and it became his lifelong passion. His works, which number over 500, are of remarkable quality and have received the most positive criticism in the English press. 'Had he signed his pictures 'Jones,' the critic would still find himself pausing in front of them,' noted one Sunday Times of London art critic in 1949. Another opined that 'At least a dozen of these pictures will stand against any of the best impressionists.' This exclusive, comprehensive collection of the paintings of one of the greatest statesmen in history is licensed by the Churchill Heritage, which will provide marketing support. Written by the renowned art critic who catalogued all of Churchill's paintings shortly after his death, along with Sir Winston's granddaughter-in-law, this sumptuous art book collects all of the images painted by Churchill, primarily in oil on canvas, and in essence provides a look at his life story through his paintings. It also includes authoritative text by the authors, Sir Winston's complete 1925 essay 'Painting as a Pastime,' and 40 rare, previously unpublished photographs of Churchill and his world, in both color and black and white.