Nat Tate
€13.65
Product Information
| ISBN | 9780241988879 |
|---|---|
| Authors | William Boyd |
| Publisher | Penguin Books Ltd |
| Format | Paperback |
| Number of pages | 80 |
| Weight (kg) | 0.074 |
| Publishing Date | 27/08/2020 |
| Price (excl. tax) | €12.88 |
| Tax | €0.77 |
| Price (incl. tax) | €13.65 |
| Availability | 15 units in external warehouse |
Product Description
The infamous literary hoax that fooled the art world
On January 8 1960, artist Nat Tate set out to burn his entire life''s work. Four days later he jumped off a Staten Island ferry, killing himself. His body was never found.
When William Boyd published his biography of Abstract Expressionist Nat Tate, tributes poured in from a whole host of artists and critics in the New York art world. They toasted the troubled genius in a Manhattan launch party attended by David Bowie and Gore Vidal.
But Nat Tate never existed. The book was a hoax.
Will Boyd''s biography of a fake artist is a brilliant probe into the politics of authenticity and reputation in the modern art scene. It is a playful and intelligent insight into the fascinating, often cryptic world of modern art.