Walter Anderson - The Extraordinary Life and Art of The Islander
Robert St John and Anthony Thaxton have produced a compelling new volume of art and family stories highlighting the prolific and reclusive Walter Inglis Anderson.
Lavishly illustrated, this 276-page book shines a light on all the facets of Anderson's unbelievable output and presents a thoughtful progression of his art through personal and poignant stories told by his wife, Sissy, and their four children: Mary, Billy, Leif, and John. This extensive volume contains rare photographs, artwork, and memories never before shared, as well as the heart-breaking story of loss through Hurricane Katrina. It is the adventure tale of a most extraordinary, enigmatic genius who has been called "America's Van Gogh."
Robert St John and Anthony Thaxton have produced a compelling new volume of art and family stories highlighting the prolific and reclusive Walter Inglis Anderson.
Lavishly illustrated, this 276-page book shines a light on all the facets of Anderson's unbelievable output and presents a thoughtful progression of his art through personal and poignant stories told by his wife, Sissy, and their four children: Mary, Billy, Leif, and John. This extensive volume contains rare photographs, artwork, and memories never before shared, as well as the heart-breaking story of loss through Hurricane Katrina. It is the adventure tale of a most extraordinary, enigmatic genius who has been called "America's Van Gogh."
Robert St John and Anthony Thaxton have produced a compelling new volume of art and family stories highlighting the prolific and reclusive Walter Inglis Anderson.
Lavishly illustrated, this 276-page book shines a light on all the facets of Anderson's unbelievable output and presents a thoughtful progression of his art through personal and poignant stories told by his wife, Sissy, and their four children: Mary, Billy, Leif, and John. This extensive volume contains rare photographs, artwork, and memories never before shared, as well as the heart-breaking story of loss through Hurricane Katrina. It is the adventure tale of a most extraordinary, enigmatic genius who has been called "America's Van Gogh."