Frida Kahlo: The Story of Her Life

By Vanna Vinci

Book Overview

This brilliant graphic novel artfully depicts the life and passions of Frida Kahlo, one of the 20th century's most enigmatic artists. The perfect subject for a graphic novel, Frida Kahlo's brief life was dramatic and romantic, tragic and painful. In this illustrated "biography", Vanna Vinci captures the spirit of Kahlo's world in boldly colored, minutely detailed illustrations. Blending facts and history with dreamlike and surreal sequences, Vinci creates an intimate portrayal of an artist who incorporated her life experiences into her art. Burning love and crushing loss, incredible joy and deep despair--these were all part of Kahlo's life and part of the paintings that are some of the most celebrated art of all time. Filled with images that populated Kahlo's work--monkeys and parrots, traditional clothing and lush gardens--Vinci imbues her text and drawings with an artist's perception and sensitivity. The result is an evocative, fittingly passionate tribute to a legendary figure.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 3791383884
• ISBN13: 9783791383880
• Release Date: November 2017
• Publisher: Prestel Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 1.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 8.0" x 10.2"

Customer Reviews

A Piece Of Art!

This book is such a joy. Vinci has done a phenomal job at captivating the terrific profile that is Frida Khalo. This book tells a factual, but all the same intimate, account of Frida’s life that is easy to read, but all the same mantains the complexity of such a woman. The beautiful illustrations thread the story together so pleasantly. Brava!