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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Three StarsBy dale campbellA simplified rehash of "known" material. Virtually nothing unique.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Memory of Van GoghBy Susan DreesMy initial review of this book was scarred by being based on an incomplete copy of this reproduction of an early 20th c. book. Once things were clarified with NetGalley and the publisher; I read the book again. The introduction on Van Gogh in his time; theory; use of light; etc; remains. In addition; there are the authors memories from childhood and beyond of her older brother; the one who never fit in in the family; but who her parents supported as he sought a path. Her reminiscences appear colored by family lore and sentiment but are also a bridge to a distant past.I believe this would be an interesting addition to the collection of any art lover who particularly admires or is fascinated by Van Gogh and his work. It is a personal; at times perhaps sentimental; story of his youth; family life; the area in which he lived; his successes and failures.; a sisters loving biography. There are also details of his life up to his death but these are dealt with gently; with no specifics re precise cause of death. I also think many others would simply enjoy reading this book for the historical sense of it.There are also several reproductions of Van Goghs work included in this Dover Publications Edition. While they are provided in black and white; not the color one expects from this artist; they do reveal much of his technique; his subjects (people; places) and they do relay a sense of his power and strength. For an artist so unloved in his own time; Van Gogh has certainly moved into an entirely other realm today. I wonder whether acceptance would have changed his life at all or if he would have continued just as tortured; as he appears to have been driven totally by his need to paint and to paint as he wanted.A copy of this book was provided by the publisher through NetGalley in return for an honest review.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Read about the man behind the paintingsBy Vicki GoodwinIf you love the artwork of Vincent Van Gogh; you might want to see the real man behind the paintings. His outlook on the world he lived in. His view of the poorer people that he associated with and that inspired him to be caring and generous. He is a person that I would have loved to know better. He is more than the artist Van Gogh. He was a sensitive man. A man that was affected by those he associated with.This book is a lovely collection of some of Vincent Van Goghs unseen works; drawings; and painting combined with his life shown in memories. Stories from his own words showing who he was and how he lived. How he saw the poorer people as inspiration for his work. It was an interesting book to read; it was more than just his art; it was his life; his personality and his vision of the world.I was looking for something different to read and I found this book on Netgalley. They along with the publishers allowed me to read this so that I might leave an honest review.Yes; there are painting and drawing in this book that reminds you of his great talent; but there is more to this book than just his art.