The Complete Letters of Vincent Van Gogh (3 Volume Set)

About this book

One of the most important and powerful works in the literature of art this critically acclaimed classic is now available in a boxed set edition with all the original text and illustrations. Articulate intimate written with honest directness these letters lay bare the events of van Goghs dramatic life providing remarkable insights into the creative process and touching revelations of his personal anguish. The Complete Letters of Vincent van Gogh was first published by New York Graphic Society in 1958. Surely among the most distinguished books ever published it is still the only complete edition of the letters in English. Illustrated by the more than two hundred ink drawings the artist sketched into his letters the collection has been the source of numerous biographical and fictional works but none has matched the intensity of the original material. Most of the letters were written to the artists brother Theo and it was Theos son Vincent who acted as consulting editor for the publication. A touching memoir by Theos wife serves as the introduction.