Little Guides to Great Lives: Vincent Van Gogh - by Emma Adams (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Learn all about the life and artwork of Vincent van Gogh in this illustrated biography, officially published by the Van Gogh Museum, perfect for ages 7+.

Learn all about one of the world's most famous artists in this vibrantly illustrated biography, full of artwork and letters from throughout his life. From his early life in the Netherlands to his life as an artist, journey with Van Gogh as he travels through Europe, writing letters to his family as he goes. Discover how he used the world around him as the subjects for hundreds of drawings and paintings, and why his paintings are still some of the most loved in the world.

Little Guides to Great Lives is a series of small-format guides introducing children to the most inspirational figures from history in a fun, accessible way. From Curie to Kahlo and Darwin to Da Vinci, Little Guides to Great Lives tells the stories of the most amazing people from all over the world and across history, with colorful illustrations and fresh design to bring their incredible stories to life.

About the Author

Emma Adams (Author)
Emma Adams grew up spending lots of her time in her local library, reading Roald Dahl books and imagining she was Matilda. Her love of reading turned into a love of publishing when she went to Loughborough University to study Publishing with English, and when Emma later started working on books for children it felt like the most natural thing in the world. Emma lives in Hackney, London.

The Van Gogh Museum (Author)
The Van Gogh Museum is home to the world's largest collection of Vincent van Gogh's artwork and the leading international authority on his paintings and prints. The museum's collection, complemented by years of scientific research into the work of Van Gogh and his contemporaries, offers and unparalleled insight into the artist's life and work in the context of his time.