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Thunderclap: A memoir of art and life & sudden death by Laura Cumming is an extraordinary exploration of creativity, loss, and the enduring legacy of art. This award-winning memoir, shortlisted for the Women’s Prize for Non-Fiction 2024 and honored as the Winner of the Writers’ Prize 2024 in Non-Fiction, captivates readers with its powerful narrative.
In Thunderclap, Cumming delves into the tragic gunpowder explosion in Delft on October 12, 1654, which claimed the life of the brilliant painter Carel Fabritius at the tender age of 32. The aftermath of this event gifted the world with his breathtaking artwork, The Goldfinch, a poignant symbol that resonates throughout the memoir.
Spanning from the 17th-century Dutch Golden Age to the present day, this beautifully illustrated memoir intertwines the life of Fabritius with that of Cumming’s own artist father and other significant figures in art history. Key features include:
Thunderclap is a compelling read for anyone who values the transformative power of art and the stories that mold our existence.
ISBN: | 9781529922530 |
Author: | Laura Cumming |
Format: | Paperback / softback |
Imprint: | Vintage |
Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Dimensions: | 129 x 196 x 23 mm |
Publication Date: | 16 May, 2024 |
Pagination: | 272 pages |
Weight: | 424g |
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