Wyeth's illustrations for "Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Last of the Mohicans, The Yearling, " and many other books are etched into the collective memory of generations of readers. Michaelis tells the story of Wyeth's family through four generations. The artist himself is brought alive in this fully realized portrait of this huge-spirited, deeply complicated man.

From the Back Cover

His name summons up our earliest images of the beloved books we read as children. His illustrations for Scribner's Illustrated Classics (Treasure Island, Kidnapped, The Last of the Mohicans, The Yearling) are etched into the collective memory of generations of readers. He was hailed as the greatest American illustrator of his day. For forty-three years, starting in 1902, N.C. Wyeth painted landscapes, still lifes, portraits, and murals, as well as illustrations for a long shelf of world literature. Yet despite worldwide acclaim, he judged himself a failure, believing that illustration was of no importance.

David Michaelis tells the story of Wyeth's family through four generations -- a saga that begins and ends with tragedy -- and brings to life the huge-spirited, deeply complicated man, and an America that was quickly vanishing.

Review Quotes

"David Michaelis's biography of American illustrator N. C. Wyeth is an epic portrait of a towering talent....this biography is a rip-roaring read." - USA Today

"A superb, important, and eminently readable resource in the fields of American history, culture, art, and biography." - Journal of American History

Specifications

Dimensions (Overall): 9.14 Inches (H) x 5.98 Inches (W) x 1.58 Inches (D)

Weight: 1.81 Pounds

Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up

Number of Pages: 576

Genre: Biography + Autobiography

Sub-Genre: Artists, Architects, Photographers

Publisher: Harper Perennial

Format: Paperback

Author: David Michaelis

Language: English

Street Date: January 21, 2003

TCIN: 1007423304

UPC: 9780060089269

Item Number (DPCI): 247-18-9110

Origin: Made in the USA or Imported

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Q: What themes are explored in the biography?

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A: The biography explores themes of family legacy, artistic struggle, and the evolution of American culture.
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Q: Who is the author of this biography?

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A: The biography is authored by David Michaelis, who provides a comprehensive portrait of N.C. Wyeth.
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Q: What notable works did N.C. Wyeth illustrate?

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A: Wyeth illustrated many famous works, including 'Treasure Island' and 'The Last of the Mohicans'.
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A: The biography focuses on the life and work of American illustrator N.C. Wyeth, detailing his career and family legacy.
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