Life with Picasso

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Summary: Great perspective, from a person who knew first hand.
Review: The best book on Picasso I have read. Francoise Gilot, wife to Picasso and a painter, writes possibly with better insight than Picasso himself could, and certainly any other "outside of the circle" biographer could, about Picasso's manner of painting, his personality and lifestyle, his motivations and a good part of his life. Excellent, excellent book.

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Summary: Picasso
Review: This is truly a wonderful, insightful book. It reads like a novel; one that is difficult to put down.

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Summary: Easy read, good insight
Review: Wonderful, wonderful book - it stands on its own as an enjoyable read about a mesmerizing woman (the author Francoise Gilot) and provides great insight into the phenomenon and genius of Pablo Picasso. The "total recall" in this book is truly amazing -- I found myself wondering through the first half of the book how could anyone remember in such detail situations, phrases, words from more than 20 years ago. But luckily for all of us Gilot does remember and, in addition, she's got a clear talent for writing, interesting personality, deep understanding and love for Picasso, individuality, strength and grace. The insights into Picasso's life and work together with Gilot's personality are a superb material for a great biographical and art book. The result is amazing. I found the description of Paris in the background an added bonus. I wish there were more photos in the book. If you feel the same, go to the very personal Picasso museum in Paris, or/and watch the movie Life with Picasso (with Anthony Hopkins).