Not Quite Straight

Dive into the captivating memoir of renowned Australian artist Jeffrey Smart, as he shares his vibrant experiences in 'Not Quite Straight'. This B-format paperback, published in 2008 by Random House Australia, is a treasure trove of art, culture, and personal anecdotes. With 496 pages filled with Smart’s wicked wit and insightful narratives, this memoir beautifully encapsulates a life rich in adventure and artistic exploration. Born in Adelaide in 1921, Jeffrey Smart embarked on his first Grand Tour of Europe at the tender age of four, marking the beginning of his colorful journey through life. From his early experiences with love and crime to his profound artistic development alongside legend Fernand Léger, Smart's storytelling is both candid and humorous. Discover the tales of his international acclaim, friendships with both notable and infamous personalities, and his eventual return to the serene landscapes of Tuscany. 'Not Quite Straight' is more than just a memoir; it's an invitation to glimpse the world through Smart’s unique artistic lens. This incredible product comes with FREE shipping, perfect for art lovers and memoir enthusiasts alike. Note that combined shipping for other items is unavailable, and please allow up to 10 days for delivery.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781741666274
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2008
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE AUSTRALIA
Pages: 496


Description:
Australian artist Jeffrey Smart's wicked and utterly engaging memoir.

Born in respectable (read- dull) Adelaide in 1921, Jeffrey Smart made his first Grand Tour of Europe at age 4. By 5 he had discovered Sex (with a female classmate) and Crime. By 18 he'd decided he was the only person in Australia who was 'not quite straight'.

The subsequent decades brought further enlightenment, more travel, study with Fernand Leger, artistic development, adventures high and low, international acclaim, friends famous and infamous and - fittingly for someone who refers to himself as 'a European who carries an Australian passport' - a permanent return to the ancient, sun-soaked landscape of Tuscany.

This is Jeffrey Smart's account of that very full life. He writes with a wicked wit of his family, friends and lovers, and of his jobs, including being the much-loved Phidias in ABC Radio's 'The Argonauts' and the more lowly position of sink-scrubber on a slow boat to London, before finding fame as an artist. Throughout he is candid, funny and engaging.

Like Smart's paintings, Not Quite Straight offers a singular perspective shaped by a unique life.

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