Artist Biographies

If you are looking to read a book review of a biography or memoir about your favourite painter, photographer or author then you have come to the right place.

Here you will find reviews of biographies of such artists as Carvaggio, Shel Silverstein and Jack Kerouac.

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Elisabeth Gille'sThe Mirador:Dreamed Memories of Irène Némirovsky

Elisabeth Gille née Epstein (1937-1996) was the younger daughter of the French novelist Irène Némirovsky and her husband, Michel Epstein.

Feb 27, 2012 – Valerie Wilson

Shakespeare-The Illustrated Edition by Bill Bryson - Book Review

As a true anglophile author must, Bryson examines the life of England's most famous playwright with his unique personable approach and dry sense of humour.

Jan 29, 2012 – Rachel Deeming

A South African Childhood: Five Writers' Stories

White South African writers describe their childhood experiences in the apartheid years.

Dec 1, 2011 – Isme Bennie

Stefan Zweig Befriends Magellan

His human-friendly, literature-as-life approach keeps Magellan's daring spirit alive.

Oct 10, 2011 – Egberto Almenas

Peter Bart's New Memoir Tells Tales of Movies, Mobsters And Sex

Former film biz exec takes us behind the scenes for this gossipy first hand look at Paramount Studios in its Hollywood heyday

Sep 28, 2011 – Richard Goertz

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