Description: The book will be in English. If you would like it in Spanish, let me know in your order. Vincent van Gogh's story is one of the most ironic in art history. Today, he is celebrated the world over as one of the most important painters of all time, recognized with sell-out shows, feted museums, and record prices of tens of millions of dollars at auction. Yet as he was painting the canvases that would subsequently become these sell-out modern masterpieces, van Gogh was battling not only the disinterest of his contemporary audiences but also devastating bouts of mental illness, with episodes of depression and paralyzing anxiety which would eventually claim his life in 1890, when he committed suicide shortly after his 37th birthday.This comprehensive study of Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890) pairs a detailed monograph on his life and art with a complete catalogue of his 871 paintings.To make the cover I use grade A, naturally tanned hide, I buy from a tannery in north Spain. It is the same leather Louis Vuitton uses to make his bags, so it is top quality. I do all the processing of the leather myself. First, I design the cover, and what I did here on the front I used the Van Gogh's self-portrait, done in Arles, France. Where he lived with Paul Gauguin, and after one of their fights mutilated his ear. The back and the side I used the painting titled 'The Starry Night' , painted in the asylum Van Gogh was locked in after mutilating his ear. Next, I mix leather inks and screen them on the surface of the leather. The inks are partly absorbed by the skin to create a permanent bond. Finally, I coat the leather with protective solution. The leather gives the image a vintage look and beautiful texture, and it will age nicely with time. Inside the front cover. I can print a personal message or a quote from the book.It is a perfect Coffee Table book. Visually it has a very nice texture, it smells great, and the more you handle it the more beautiful it will become. And it makes a great gift for yourself, or somebody who appreciates books. So if you want one, don’t snooze, or you might lose.Book - Van Gogh The Complete Paintings by Rainer Metzger and Ingo F. Walther.Size - 8.5 x 6.5 inches (21x 16 cm).Pages - 744.Languages - You can have it either in English or Spanish.If you are interested in a different title, send me a message and I will give you a quote.Returns: This is a custom-made item, so returns or exchanges are not accepted. But you can contact me if there is any problem with your order.Colors: Since I make each item to order, the color might vary from the pictures. It depends on how the inks mix and how they react with leather.Shipping: I make each item to order, and it takes a few weeks, since I need to find the book first. I go to the post office once a week. Estimated delivery time is about two weeks, but it depends on the postal service and customs. And occasionally there are delays, and it might take a month or so to arrive.
Price: 120 USD
Location: Barcelona
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Signed By: Initialled by me, the maker of the cover.
Book Title: Van Gogh The Complete Paintings
Book Series: None
Original Language: English
Item Length: 8.5 in
Personalize: Yes
Format: Hardcover with leather jacket
Language: English, Spanish
Item Height: 2 in
Personalized: Yes
Features: Leather Jacket
Topic: Abstract Art, Art History, Classics
Item Width: 6.5 in
Signed: Yes
Narrative Type: Nonfiction
Publisher: Taschen
Intended Audience: Adults
Inscribed: No
Edition: Collector's Edition
Publication Year: 2022
Type: Coffee Table Book
Literary Movement: Modernism
Era: 1800s
Author: Ingo F. Walther, Rainer Metzger
Genre: Art & Culture
Country/Region of Manufacture: Germany
Item Weight: 35 oz
Personalization Instructions: I can print personal message or quote inside front cover
Number of Pages: 744