John Ashbery: They Knew What They Wanted: Collages and Poems by John Ashbery (En

Description: John Ashbery by John Ashbery A must-have for the many, many lovers of John Ashberys poetry, this is the first book devoted to his collages and includes new, previously unpublished poems. It is for all those wishing to learn more about Ashberys creative output. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description John Ashbery is known foremost as a poet, but hes been creating collages for nearly as long as hes been writing poetry. He began working in the medium when he was an undergraduate at Harvard, more than 70 years ago. For the first time ever, this volume compiles a comprehensive selection of Ashberys collage work from early days to the present. An extensive interview with John Yau delves into Ashberys creative process and his love of creating visual art and Ashbery discusses the parallels between the two media.The volume includes about 75-100 of Ashberys collages, from his earliest work up until the present, exploring how his visual art has evolved over the years. The book also includes approximately 20 new and previously unpublished poems by Ashbery, paired with a selection of the collages. Author Biography John Ashbery is recognised as one of the greatest American poets of the 20th century. He has won numerous poetry awards, including the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the Yale Younger Poets Prize, the Bollingen Prize, the Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize, the Griffin International Award, and a MacArthur "Genius" Grant. John Yau is a poet, art critic, and curator. He has published more than 50 books of poetry, fiction, and art criticism. He lives in New York City. Review Ashbery is ever alert to the natural ironies that arise from juxtaposition, highlighting conflicting visions of the world as depicted in newspapers, magazines, classical paintings, and other sources. This book, which also features an intimate interview between Ashbery and the poet and art critic John Yau, is an enlightening complement to Ashberys poetry. —Publishers Weekly"Ashberrys images demonstrate the same sense of gleeful mischeif thats everywhere in his poetry, mixing fine art with advertising and comic strips and picture postcards, all of it married with the artists sure eye for colour and moood and perspective"—New York Times Book Review Review Quote Ashbery is ever alert to the natural ironies that arise from juxtaposition, highlighting conflicting visions of the world as depicted in newspapers, magazines, classical paintings, and other sources. This book, which also features an intimate interview between Ashbery and the poet and art critic John Yau, is an enlightening complement to Ashberys poetry. ~ Publishers Weekly Details ISBN0847860566 Author John Ashbery Pages 128 Publisher Rizzoli International Publications ISBN-10 0847860566 ISBN-13 9780847860562 Format Hardcover Subtitle They Knew What They Wanted: Collages and Poems Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Birth 1927 DEWEY 811.54 Media Book Imprint Skira Rizzoli Illustrations 75 Colour Illustrations Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-03-27 Short Title John Ashbery Language English UK Release Date 2018-03-27 NZ Release Date 2018-03-27 US Release Date 2018-03-27 Audience General AU Release Date 2018-05-31 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:137827380;

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