Farrington, Christine
St Ives Unframed
- ISBN 13:
- 9781789557701
- author:
- Farrington, Christine
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- New Generation Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2019
- Pages:
- 198
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, General, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
St Ives Unframed is an intimate memoir that explores the vibrant artistic community of St Ives in the 1960s. Christine Farrington, one of the few people alive who knew and lived amongst these remarkable individuals as friends, shares her unique insights into their lives.
The book delves into the early lives of local Cornish artists, writers, poets, potters, sculptors, and musicians, revealing both their hardships and successes. Farrington's story is a fascinating glimpse into this pivotal era, marked by the presence of notable figures such as Barbara Hepworth and Donovan.
With its unique perspective on the lives of these creative individuals, St Ives Unframed offers a captivating look at a pivotal moment in British cultural history.