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Stuart Sutcliffe: A Retrospective
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Stuart Sutcliffe Is Best Known To Many As The Original Bass Player In The Beatles, Touring With The Band In Hamburg In 1960 And 1961. Less Wellknown Is His Interest In Art. Stuart Sutcliffe: A Retrospective Book Charts His Life As A Student At The Liverpool College Of Art And Subsequently In Hamburg Through Accounts By People Who Knew Stuart Personally. Rod Murray, Stuart'S Great Friend At Art College, Provides A Unique Insight Into Their Life In The City In The Late 1950S, With Fascinating Details Of The Pubs And Clubs They Frequented, And The Many Flats In Which They Resided. Further Detail Is Provided By Bill Harry, Another Art School Contemporary Who Went On To Establish The Independent Pop Newspaper Merseybeat. Stuart'S Life In Hamburg Is Recorded Through A Transcribed Interview With His Fianc Astrid Kircherr. It Was In A Studio Created In Astrid'S Mother'S Attic That Stuart Made His Famous Hamburg Series Abstract Expressionist Canvases. Art Historical Context Is Added Tothese Contemporary Accounts By Essays From Bryan Biggs, Who Curated The Last Major Exhibition Of Stuart'S Work In Liverpool, And Jon Savage, The Leading Cultural Historian. The Essays Are Complemented With 32 Colour Plates Illustrating Key Paintings And Numerous Additional Black And White Photographs Showing Stuart And His Contemporaries, Including The Beatles. Some Of The Latter Are Unpublished.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Stuart Sutcliffe: A Retrospective'? A: The book primarily focuses on Stuart Sutcliffe's life as an artist and his experiences as the original bass player for the Beatles, detailing his time at the Liverpool College of Art and in Hamburg.
- Q: Who are some of the contributors to the book? A: Contributors include Rod Murray, Bill Harry, and cultural historians Bryan Biggs and Jon Savage, offering personal insights and context regarding Stuart Sutcliffe's life and work.
- Q: What type of artwork is featured in the book? A: The book features 32 color plates of Stuart Sutcliffe's abstract expressionist canvases, along with numerous black and white photographs of him and his contemporaries.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone unfamiliar with Stuart Sutcliffe? A: Yes, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Stuart Sutcliffe's life and artistic contributions, making it accessible for readers who are new to his story.
- Q: What condition is the book in? A: The book is listed as a used book in good condition, meaning it may show signs of previous use but is still intact and readable.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is paperback bound, which typically offers a lightweight and flexible format for readers.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book has a total of 128 pages, providing a concise exploration of Stuart Sutcliffe's life and artwork.
- Q: When was 'Stuart Sutcliffe: A Retrospective' published? A: The book was published on March 15, 2009.
- Q: What is the significance of the interviews included in the book? A: The interviews, particularly with Astrid Kirchherr, provide personal insights into Stuart's life in Hamburg and the creative environment that influenced his artwork.
- Q: Does the book include any historical context about the art scene? A: Yes, the book includes essays that provide art historical context, enhancing the reader's understanding of Stuart Sutcliffe's work and its relevance in the art world.