Francis Bacon in your blood : a memoir /

"An intimate, revelatory portrait of the iconic 20th-century artist, written by his long-time friend and curator, shares insights into Bacon's controversial lifestyle, creative process and indelible role in the art cultures of London and Paris."--NoveList.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Peppiatt, Michael (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Bloomsbury, 2015.
Edition:First U.S. edition.
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Table of Contents:
  • Preface
  • Part one: 1963-1966. 1. Absolute beginner ; 2. Under the spell ; 3. Bacon's Boswell ; 4. Mischief in Morocco ; 5. Conversations at night
  • Part two: 1966-1976. 6. Exile and revolution ; 7. 'Poor George' ; 8. A death foreshadowed ; 9. Consumed by guilt ; 10. The inspiration of pain
  • Part three: 1976-1992. 11. 'Only Francis Bacon is more wonderful than you' ; 12. Primal cries ; 13. Whose turn is it now? ; 14. An ancient simplicity
  • Epilogue.