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Living Well Is the Best Revenge
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A Lost Generation chronicle of a glamorous couple and a great American modernist painter First published in 1971 and now available for a younger generation with a new introduction by the author, Living Well Is the Best Revenge is Calvin Tomkins nowclassic account of the lives of Gerald and Sara Murphy, two American expatriates who formed an extraordinary circle of friends in France during the 1920s. First in Paris and then in the seaside town of Antibes, they played host to a cast of some of the most memorable artists and writers of the era, including Cole Porter, Pablo Picasso, Fernand Lger, Ernest Hemingway and Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald. It was in Paris that Gerald Murphy first encountered Cubist painting, which prompted him to embark on an alltoobrief career as a painterroughly from 1922 to 1929during which he produced 15 works, seven of which survive, and every one of which is a unique American modernist masterpiece. This dazzling phase of work was brought to a close in 1929, when one of the Murphys sons, Patrick, was diagnosed with tuberculosis and the family returned to New York. When their second son, Boath, succumbed to meningitis in 1935, and Patrick s death followed shortly thereafter in 1937, Murphy hung up his brush. Despite the brevity of Murphy s oeuvre, the intensity of its conception and its recently acknowledged status as a crucial precedent to Pop art have elevated Murphy s reputation considerably. In 1974, The Museum of Modern Art mounted the first Gerald Murphy retrospective. Illustrated with nearly 70 photographs from the Murphys family album and with a special section on Murphy s paintings, Living Well presents a fascinating Lost Generation chronicle as charming and enticing as the couple themselves.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'Living Well Is the Best Revenge' about? A: 'Living Well Is the Best Revenge' is a chronicle by Calvin Tomkins that explores the lives of Gerald and Sara Murphy, American expatriates in France during the 1920s, highlighting their friendships with notable artists and writers of the era.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The book is authored by Calvin Tomkins, an American writer known for his insights into modern art and culture.
- Q: What is the publication date of this edition? A: This edition of 'Living Well Is the Best Revenge' was published on December 31, 2013.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 156 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: No, this is a new edition of the book, originally published in 1971.
- Q: What kind of illustrations are included in the book? A: The book includes nearly 70 photographs from the Murphy family album, as well as a special section on Gerald Murphy's paintings.
- Q: What themes are explored in this book? A: The book explores themes of art, friendship, and the complexities of life among the Lost Generation in the 1920s.
- Q: Is the condition of the book new? A: Yes, the item condition of this book is listed as new.
- Q: Can this book be a good gift for art lovers? A: Yes, 'Living Well Is the Best Revenge' would make an excellent gift for art lovers, especially those interested in modern art and the history of the Lost Generation.