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Incredible Tretchikoff: Life of an Artist and Adventurer (ART/BOOKS) Paperback – September 30, 2013

by Boris Gorelik (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 17 ratings
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Vladimir Tretchikoff (1913–2006) lived a life as colorful as his instantly recognizable paintings. Born to a deeply religious Siberian family, he fought poverty, tragedy, captivity and near death to become one of the most celebrated artists of his time. Loathed by the critics yet loved by the public, he enjoyed phenomenal success in Britain, Canada and the United States. At the height of his fame, reproductions of his work were hanging in millions of homes across the world--most famously, his painting popularly known as “The Green Lady,” one of the bestselling art prints ever. Though he subsequently fell out of favor, in recent years his pictures have been rediscovered by young, kitsch-hungry, retro-loving fans. Coinciding with the centenary of his birth, Incredible Tretchikoff tells the enthralling story of this flamboyant artist from his humble beginnings to the spectacular highs and lows of his later career.
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  1. Print length
    304 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Art / Books
  4. Publication date
    September 30, 2013
  5. Dimensions
    5.39 x 8.39 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1908970081
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1908970084
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Art / Books (September 30, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 304 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1908970081
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1908970084
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.58 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.39 x 8.39 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 17 ratings

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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Art Book Collector
5.0 out of 5 stars ... us further insight into one of the 20th Century's greatest Artists. The perfect 'sequel' to Tretchikoff's autobiography "Pigeon's ...
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2017
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Written as a biography this book gives us further insight into one of the 20th Century's greatest Artists. The perfect 'sequel' to Tretchikoff's autobiography "Pigeon's Luck".
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mrsfwills
5.0 out of 5 stars It made a very nice gift and is an interesting read
Reviewed in the United States on June 13, 2016
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This was awesome to have since we grew up with this same artwork on the wall at my Grandmother's house! It made a very nice gift to accompany the framed art.
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R D J Paquet
5.0 out of 5 stars Terrific research
Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2014
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Terrific research. Enjoyed every page.
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David Gorelik
5.0 out of 5 stars The definitive book about one of the key (and potentially forgotten) figures of the 20th century.
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2014
Vladimir Tretchikoff is not well known in the US, at least to younger generations. Discovering Tretchikoff by reading this well-written biography gave me the opportunity to learn more about this artist. The book covers off the man, his art and what is potentially the most interesting, the context. Tretchikoff lived a fascinating life, from pre-WWII Soviet Union, the China, Indonesia and South Africa in his later years. A very good read and an opportunity to learn about the key figures of the 20th century.
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Masson Philippe
5.0 out of 5 stars Artiste peu connu en France
Reviewed in France on May 19, 2017
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Un livre bien conçu pour qui s’intéresse a cet artiste Sud-Africain méconnu, parfois méprisé. Difficile de trouver des impressions de ses œuvres, a part 'Chinese Lady' bien sur
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Roger J. Birchall
5.0 out of 5 stars The story behind the lazy criticism.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2013
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This is a well researched and well written account of an artist who is too easily dismissed. This is the story of a man coping with the most awful circumstances through willpower and endless enthusiasm.
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Bluefishywishy
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 30, 2015
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Yorkshire Rose
4.0 out of 5 stars Bought as a gift
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2013
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This book was bought as a birthday present which is later this month so it is difficult to give a review on it but it looks quite interesting.
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