Stephen Farthing
Derek Jarman's Sketchbooks
- ISBN 13:
- 9780500516942
- author:
- Stephen Farthing
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Thames and Hudson Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 27.33 x 21.49 x 2.77 centimetres
- Genre:
- Art
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Derek Jarman's Sketchbooks offer a unique glimpse into the life and work of a highly influential filmmaker and artist. The book is a collection of his private sketchbooks, which he recorded his life and work in, providing a personal view into his career. These sketchbooks, drawn from the collection given to the British Film Institute, showcase the most insightful and beautiful pages, featuring drawings, photographs, and cuttings, as well as pressed flowers and handwritten notes. They provide an intimate pictorial record of the planning and research behind his films, as well as the creative and emotional engagement that went into every scene. By examining these sketchbooks, readers can gain a deeper understanding of Jarman's filmmaking process and the creative decisions that shaped his work.