Magritte This is Not a Biography
Magritte This is Not a Biography by Vincent Zabus, published by Harry N. Abrams on November 7, 2017, is a unique exploration of the surrealist painter René Magritte. This edition, written in English and spanning 72 pages, presents a narrative that intertwines the life of Charles Singular, who, after purchasing a bowler hat once owned by Magritte, finds himself immersed in the artist’s surreal world. As he navigates this imaginative landscape, he confronts the mysteries behind Magritte’s iconic works.
Readers will discover a hallucinatory journey filled with unexpected transformations and elusive answers, reflecting the playful and witty essence of Magritte’s art. The book delves into themes of biography and art, offering insights into the surrealist movement while engaging with the fantastical elements that characterize Magritte’s creations. Through this inventive approach, Zabus and illustrator Thomas Campi provide a panoramic portrait that invites readers to ponder the complexities of artistic expression.
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Intoxicated by the promise of a promotion, Charles Singular for once allows himself a small extravagance: he buys a bowler hat. But there’s a problem: this is no ordinary hat. This one once belonged to the surrealist painter René Magritte, and by donning it Charles has unwittingly stepped into the artist’s off-kilter world. What’s more, he can’t escape–at least, not until he has illuminated the secrets behind Magritte’s work. What follows is a hallucinatory journey through Magritte’s imaginative landscape, a place where facial features mutate, the crescent moon appears in unexpected places, and answers prove frustratingly elusive. In Magritte: This is not a Biography, Vincent Zabus and Thomas Campi have created a panoramic and revealing portrait of the great surrealist, employing a playfulness and wit reminiscent of Magritte himself.
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