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Blog Tour: The Vanitas & Other Tales of Art and Obsession, Jake Kendall

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With thanks to The Write Reads for having me on this tour.



Whats it about?

Spanning three hundred years of art history, The Vanitas & Other Tales of Art and Obsession tells the stories of those with an insatiable hunger for creation – those who may sacrifice friendships, careers, romance, and even their own happiness in pursuit of a vision.


Weaving art styles such as Cubism, Surrealism, and the Baroque into his prose, Jake Kendall has crafted a vivid and inventive collection. Each story is complemented by a black and white illustration, drawing out the visually evocative nature of the writing and offering readers a unique artistic delight.


Bobs and Books honest review:


As an art lover, when I offered to read this, I simply couldn't say no.


This offers a very different and unusual take on art, how we perceive things, and art itself.


The collection is thought out, with a great mix of time periods, and styles. Almost a complimentary collage of stories to create one string artistic piece as a read.


No one particular favourite from me, but as a total piece, it was interesting and creative.


Out 22 Feb


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