- Hardcover: 222 pages
- Publisher: Random House (Nov 12 1987)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0394553136
- ISBN-13: 978-0394553139
- Product Dimensions: 31 x 22.9 x 2.8 cm
- Shipping Weight: 1.6 Kg
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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#2,399,669 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #12 in Books > Arts & Photography > Artists, A-Z > ( S-U ) > Schnabel, Julian
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From Publishers Weekly
Schnabel, a lion of the New York celebrity scene, here produces an autobiography at the grand old age of 35. Written in a flat, almost minimalist style, the memoir tells how a young man from Brooklyn, then Texas, lands in Soho, gets discovered, becomes rich and famous but preserves his artistic integrity as he bums around Europe and New York. Schnabel writes as if the daily doings of his cliquish circle are bound to be of immense interest to readers. He offers tough-talking advice to aspiring artists and sets down his critical opinions on numerous contemporaries; sometimes he drifts into a sort of Beat prose-poetry as he confronts themes like death and fame. Approximately 140 reproductions of paintings and objects are included. Author tour. (November
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1987 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Schnabel is a "hot" property in the contemporary art world. His brutal, broken crockery paintings and philosophical braggadocio have won him critical attention and acclaim, not to mention sales. Unfortunately, this autobiographical meander tells us much more than we need to know about Schnabel's views on artistic production. The artist's linking of passions to visual development seems a calculated evocation of, let's say, Jackson Pollock? The result is an intellectually tiresome text, with good, although incompletely captioned, illustrations. Though the book is expensive, some specialized and art school collections will want it. Paula A. Baxter, N.Y.P.L.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful autobiographical achievement,
By Serial Fella "000" (nowhere) - See all my reviews
This review is from: CVJ: Nicknames of Maitre D's and Other Excerpts from Life (Hardcover)
What a great book! I came across this book here in Minneapolis by chance recently in a used book store and had a hard time making it to the cashier for I didn't want to stop reading. This book flows like he's sitting across from you telling you in person of his past including his rise in the art world. As I hope you are already aware, he is of the finest painters of all time. I as well don't think of Julian as overly egotistical here, but just a painter who loves painting and is well aware that his work is true and beautiful. There's a bunch of bits I would like to ramble on about, but just buy the thing and it will be one of your favorites. I don't imagine ever parting with this. It's a one of a kind as is he.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Autobiography of a modern genius,
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This review is from: CVJ: Nicknames of Maitre D's and Other Excerpts from Life (Hardcover)
Though he's better known now as a filmmaker, Julian Schnabel was also one of the leading figures on the American Art Scene in the late '70s and '80s where, for better or worse, his gigantic canvases and infamous arrogance typified the last years of Warhol's New York. You either love the Schnabel of that period or you hate him. Luckily for me, I thought he was a genius and therefore I enjoyed his autobiography, Cvj. Covering his childhood in Texas, Cvj doesn't carry all of the insider gossip that a lot of readers will probably be looking for but it is a rare and fascinating glimpse into the development of one of the greatest artists of modern times.
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3.7 out of 5 stars (3 customer reviews) 7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
the best Schnabel art book,
By Matt Jones "Matt Jones" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: CVJ: Nicknames of Maitre D's and Other Excerpts from Life (Hardcover)
As a young painter I value art books as my teachers, a removed version of the artist the book covers. Schnabel's book enhances (and probably created) the mythic figure he would become (including his Achilean fall) and offers great images of the works of art he created up until the book's publication. The photos of the work are excellent. The commentary is honest (and heavily colored by Schnabel) and story-like (written with a short "burst" style like a Chuck Pahlaniuk novel). It is nearly embarrassing (which is good). Schnabel is an undervalued painter and mind. This book is an excellent entry point into his thoughts, biography, and work. There are few decent Schnabel books out there and this is by far the best.
4 of 6 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Autobiography of a modern genius,
By Jeffrey Ellis "bored recluse" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: CVJ: Nicknames of Maitre D's and Other Excerpts from Life (Hardcover)
Though he's better known now as a filmmaker, Julian Schnabel was also one of the leading figures on the American Art Scene in the late '70s and '80s where, for better or worse, his gigantic canvases and infamous arrogance typified the last years of Warhol's New York. You either love the Schnabel of that period or you hate him. Luckily for me, I thought he was a genius and therefore I enjoyed his autobiography, Cvj. Covering his childhood in Texas, Cvj doesn't carry all of the insider gossip that a lot of readers will probably be looking for but it is a rare and fascinating glimpse into the development of one of the greatest artists of modern times.
3 of 9 people found the following review helpful
1.0 out of 5 stars
the kitschmeister dishes,
By another reader - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: CVJ: Nicknames of Maitre D's and Other Excerpts from Life (Hardcover)
if you have heard of Schnabel, the illustrations in this book will persuade you that it's best not to see his work. If you would like to read the autobiography of a mediocre painter and consummate poser, this book might be for you.
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