Fenwick, Simon
Joan: Beauty, Rebel, Muse: The Remarkable Life of Joan Leigh Fermor
- ISBN 13:
- 9781509848690
- author:
- Fenwick, Simon
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pan Macmillan
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 368
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 16.1 x 3.2 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Biography, Artists, Architects & Photographers, Biography,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Joan The Remarkable Life of Joan Leigh Fermor by Simon Fenwick For the first time, the remarkable life of Joan Leigh Fermor is told in full. A talented photographer and independent woman, Joan defied convention to earn her own living and forge her own path. Through her relationships with influential figures of the 1930s, including writers, artists, and intellectuals, she navigated the complexities of her time. From her travels to Russia and America, to her marriage and subsequent open marriage, Joan's story is one of courage, wit, and resilience. With full access to her personal archive, Simon Fenwick reveals the extraordinary life of a woman who, until now, has been defined by the man she married. This biography offers a riveting portrait of a marriage and a milieu, shedding light on the social and intellectual mores of a wartime generation.
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