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Title: Keith Haring : The Authorized Biography by John Gruen ISBN: 0-671-78150-2 Publisher: Fireside Pub. Date: 01 September, 1992 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $17.00 |
Average Customer Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: Keith Haring: Radiant Child
Comment: I first became interested in Keith Haring as an artist when I saw a collection of his work at the Tampa Museum of Art in the very early 1990's. By that time, Keith had already passed away; however, he left behind a very large legacy of his remarkable work. I decided I had to know more about this man whose colorful pop art had caught my eye, so I went out and bought the book, "Keith Haring: The Authorized Biography." This book is awesome!! It is part autobiography, part miniature art gallery. Keith's story is told in a very intimate, revealing way, and it really makes you feel as if you are right there in the middle of his life in New York in the 80's. All of the famous artists and people from the entertainment world that comprised Keith's social circle are also included in the book, offering up their observations and anecdotes of Keith Haring, his lifestyle, and his art. There are many personal photographs of the artist at work and with his friends included in the book, as well as eye-popping photos of some of Keith's famous works. Often Keith Haring is called a "grafitti artist." When you read this book, you will realize that he is more than just that; Keith Haring was a down-to-earth man whose stunning and sometimes controversial art holds a universal appeal and a bittersweet social commentary of life as he knew it. Art lovers - don't miss out on this one!
Rating: 5
Summary: This was the first biography that I'd read
Comment: I had always been under the impression that biographies were purposely designed to be dull and pointless, until I picked up this book. I have always liked Haring's work and wanted to find out more about the man himself. Not only is this book a biography but it contains words from Haring himself. It is very accessible, all chapters are broken down into easy to read sections and you can dip in and out of the book as you wish. I highly recommend this book to anyone who is interested in his art (it contains many colour photographs of his more famous works) and all those who are interested in learning more about Haring's colourful life.
Rating: 5
Summary: A fascinating and intimate portrait of an artist
Comment: What makes "Keith Haring: The Authorized Biography", such a moving work is its unique approach to the biographical format. Rather than just recount his research into Haring's life, author John Gruen has pieced together writings by Haring, the artist's friends, companions, mentors, and dealers. The narrative switches perspective quite often, resulting in a balanced and more revealing account of Haring's life and art, from different points of view. Among other things, Haring recounts his beginnings as a graffiti artist, his rivalry with the painter Jean-Michel Basquiat, and his coming to terms with being gay, and eventually, his contraction of AIDS. Profusely illustrated throughout, the book also gives an inside look at several aspects of the 80's art scene in New York city. By the end, the reader gains not only a thorough knowledge of Haring the artist, but more importantly, an understanding of the humanist philosophy and intent behind the art
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Title: Keith Haring Journals by Keith Haring ISBN: 0140234462 Publisher: Penguin Books Pub. Date: 01 July, 1997 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
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Title: Keith Haring by Elisabeth Sussman, Keith Haring, Whitney Museum of American Art ISBN: 0821224662 Publisher: Little Brown & Co Pub. Date: 01 September, 1997 List Price(USD): $75.00 |
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Title: Keith Haring: I Wish I Didn't Have to Sleep! (Adventures in Art Series) by Keith Haring ISBN: 3791318152 Publisher: Prestel Pub. Date: 01 April, 1997 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Love by Haring ISBN: 0821225561 Publisher: Bulfinch Pub. Date: 20 May, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title:Drawing the Line: A Portrait of Keith Haring ASIN: 6301722272 Publisher: Kultur Video Pub. Date: 20 August, 1990 List Price(USD): $19.95 Comparison N/A, buy it from Amazon for $19.95 |
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