Blog Tour: The Vanitas & Other Tales of Art and Obsession, Jake Kendall

With thanks to The Write Reads for having me on this tour.

Whats it about?

Spanning three hundred years of art history, The Vanitas & Other Tales of Art and Obsession tells the stories of those with an insatiable hunger for creation – those who may sacrifice friendships, careers, romance, and even their own happiness in pursuit of a vision.

Weaving art styles such as Cubism, Surrealism, and the Baroque into his prose, Jake Kendall has crafted a vivid and inventive collection. Each story is complemented by a black and white illustration, drawing out the visually evocative nature of the writing and offering readers a unique artistic delight.

Bobs and Books honest review:

As an art lover, when I offered to read this, I simply couldn't say no.

This offers a very different and unusual take on art, how we perceive things, and art itself.

The collection is thought out, with a great mix of time periods, and styles. Almost a complimentary collage of stories to create one string artistic piece as a read.

No one particular favourite from me, but as a total piece, it was interesting and creative.

Out 22 Feb

The Vanitas & Other Tales of Art and Obsession: Amazon.co.uk: Jake Kendall, Simona Slavova, Emily TahaBurt: 9781911107729: Books