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**SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOMEN'S PRIZE FOR NON-FICTION 2024** **WINNER OF THE WRITERS' PRIZE 2024 | NON-FICTION**
An exquisitely illustrated memoir that weaves together art, family bonds, and the profound impact a single painting can have on one's life.
Praised as 'Brilliant' by Edmund de Waal, 'Captivating' by Nina Stibbe, and 'Extraordinary' by India Knight, this work delves into the catastrophic gunpowder explosion that rocked Delft on 12 October 1654. The blast claimed the life of painter Carel Fabritius at just 32, leaving behind his mesmerising masterpiece, The Goldfinch.
Thunderclap unravels Fabritius's story before and after the calamity, whilst intertwining the narratives of Laura Cumming, her artist father, and the luminaries of the Dutch Golden Age. The journey spans from 17th-century Delft to 20th-century Scottish isles, from Rembrandt's atelier to wartime America and present-day London. This narrative explores how a single artwork can profoundly influence one's life and alter one's perspective in an instant.
Hailed as 'Superb' by the Daily Telegraph, which noted, 'this book taught me to see anew', and described by the Sunday Times as 'A book that often borders on the sublime in its sentiment and beauty', Thunderclap offers a unique perspective on the transformative power of art.
Book ISBN: | 9781529922530 |
Book Author: | Laura Cumming |
Book Format: | Paperback / softback |
Book Imprint: | Vintage |
Book Publisher: | Vintage Publishing |
Book Dimensions: | 129 x 196 x 23 cm |
Book Publication Date: | 2024-05-16 |
Book Pagination: | 272 pages |
Book Weight: | 430g |
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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.’