Books Tell You Why, Inc.

A handsome first edition/first printing in unread Very Fine condition in Very Fine dust-jacket.

In Alex Katz, Ann Beattie offers an intimate, revealing look at the life and work of one of the most influential and celebrated painters of our time. Drawing on Katz's own journals, interviews, and unpublished writings, the book provides an intimate portrait of the artist at work, from the early days of his apprenticeship in the 1950s to his most recent paintings.

As Ann Beattie shows, Katz is a painter of great sensitivity and singularity of vision, with a highly individual artistic voice. He is also one of the most autobiographical painters of his generation, recounting his experiences and observations with humor, candor, and razor-sharp insight.

With Alex Katz, Ann Beattie offers a unique and insightful portrait of one of the most celebrated painters of our time.; 8vo.

Price: $49.00