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Jo van Gogh-Bonger: The Woman Who Made Vincent Famous by Hans Luijten is an extraordinary exploration of a woman who transformed the legacy of one of history’s greatest artists. This captivating biography shines a light on Jo van Gogh-Bonger, Vincent van Gogh’s sister-in-law, who dedicated her life to promoting his work amidst a landscape of public indifference.
Jo was not just a supportive figure; she was a powerhouse in the art world, overcoming societal barriers to ensure Vincent's genius was recognized. After both Vincent and her husband Theo passed away, she took on the monumental task of curating Vincent’s artistic legacy. Her extraordinary efforts included:
Despite the challenges of being a widow and a single mother, Jo's remarkable tenacity and strategic acumen transformed the perception of Vincent's art, establishing him as one of the finest artists of his generation. She navigated the male-dominated art market while engaging with emerging women's movements and maintaining connections with notable writers and artists.
Using rich source material, including previously unseen diaries and letters, Luijten captures the multifaceted life of Jo van Gogh-Bonger—a visionary woman whose passion and dedication reshaped the art world. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersections of art, history, and gender.
ISBN: | 9781350299580 |
Author: | Hans Luijten |
Format: | Hardback |
Imprint: | Bloomsbury Visual Arts |
Publisher: | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
Dimensions: | 198 x 254 x 51 mm |
Publication Date: | 11 March, 2022 |
Pagination: | 544 pages, 63 colour & 67 bw illus |
Weight: | 1386g |
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Sherlock & Pages is a little bookshop with a big heart. We are based in Frome, Somerset, England and curate lists of books in the areas we are passionate about – landscape, nature, history, and heritage. In short, the conservation of all we’ve inherited and all we are responsible to pass on. We aim to inspire and be inspired, to form a literary culture of care and passion about this precious planet we call home.
This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.
We have an active social media presence and aim to share our story with all our friends. The long-term goal is to build a hub for the books and writers we believe in. Who knows where our adventure will lead but by supporting Sherlock & Pages you’re helping us to add a further layer of magic to our little corner of the world. If you haven’t visited our physical store, one day you might just make a literary pilgrimage down to Somerset.
Our tagline is ‘Long Live the Hedgerows’ and our symbol a hibernating dormouse. If you want to support an independent with a unique character and which will share stories with you for years to come, then choose Sherlock & Pages. The world needs bookshops with soul, for they are ‘citadels of light.’