A biography of the life and times of Douglas MacDiarmid over the past 10 decades, from his childhood in rural New Zealand in the 1920s, through his long and colourful painting career in France. The art, relationships, travel, and philosophies of a truly charismatic expatriate New Zealand painter.
Letters by Lilburn - Description
'Dear Douglas. The heart, a bucket, will be emptied: and you are ocean enough to contain a little of me ....'
Letter to Lilburn is the compilation of an extraordinary correspondence over six decades.
The intriguing selection of letter extracts and poems written by acclaimed expatriate painter Douglas MacDiarmid to his friend and first great love, composer Douglas Lilburn, has been compiled by biographer Anna Cahill to celebrate the 100th anniversary of his birth in Taihape on 14 November 1922 and honour this remarkable creative bond.
This beautifully finished hardcover book has 222 Pages.
Both books are written by award-winning former journalist Anna Cahill.
Postage Details
$30 postage and handling for NZ Post Courier Economy & Signature
within New Zealand (non-rural locations).
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Overall Dimensions 24 x 17.5 x 6.2cm Overall Weight 2.0kg
