Hamptons Bohemia: Two Centuries of Artists and Writers on the Beach
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Book Overview
For more than two centuries, the Hamptons have been home to a vibrant community of artists and writers, lured by the golden dunes, refreshing breezes, radiant landscapes, and frequent visits from the Muse. It was here that Winslow Homer painted bathers and strollers on the ocean beach and Lee Krasner created her Earth Series in a cramped studio shared with her husband, Jackson Pollock. From Herman Melville to F. Scott Fitzgerald, John Steinbeck to George Plimpton, these are just a few of the gifted figures to draw inspiration from this famous and fashionable retreat. Richly illustrated with archival photos and reproductions of the artists' work, "Hamptons Bohemia" chronicles the evolution of a community and the colorful characters who have inhabited it.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0811833763
ISBN13:9780811833769
Release Date:April 2002
Publisher:Chronicle Books
Length:176 Pages
Weight:2.22 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 8.9" x 10.3"
Customer Reviews
3 ratings
Hamptons Bohemia
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
"Hamptons Bohemia" is a lovely coffee table book, but it is much more than that. It is a well-researched, thorough history of the artistic life of the Hamptons from the 18th Century to the present day.The illustrations were an important part of my enjoyment of this book. Almost every page contains a painting by a Hamptons artist, or an offbeat photograph of a group of Hamptons writers or painters. And the illustrations are beautifully done.I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
Finally, the Hamptons as they should be seen
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
It's no surprise that artists and writers were among the first to be inspired by the natural beauty of the Hamptons. It's also no surprise that celebrities, hangers-on, and wannabees followed soon after. What some may not know is that the Hamptons exerted their draw on the creative community long before Jackson Pollock and his pals put it on the map. This book eloquently conveys the allure of this magical place and the entertaining goings-on that occur when the world's finest artists and writers intermingle.
It reinforced the love affair with my home
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 22 years ago
I was given this book as a "must have" gift. So very true. The stories and photos are sublime. I'll never look at this place in the same way. Highly recommend it.
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