Blackburn, Julia
Threads: The Delicate Life of John Craske
- ISBN 13:
- 9780099582199
- author:
- Blackburn, Julia
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Vintage
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2017
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 21 x 16.4 x 2.2 centimetres (0.4
- Genre:
- Arts & Photography, Art, Individual Artist
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
John Craske's life was marked by mystery and creativity. Born in 1881, he spent his later years in a state of illness that left him unable to stand or paint. Instead, he turned to embroidery, producing works that reflected the sea and coastline. Few facts about Craske are known, but Julia Blackburn's biography is based on scattered photographs, accounts from Sylvia Townsend Warner and Valentine Ackland, and her own experiences. This book takes readers on a journey through Craske's world, exploring themes of life, death, art, and fame. The result is a unique and spellbinding account that showcases Craske's paintings and embroideries. With its gentle meditation on mortality and the nature of time, Threads offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of this enigmatic artist.
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