Playing Chess with the Heart: Beatrice Wood at 100

by Marlene Wallace

Book Overview

Internationally renowned as one of the twentieth century's wittiest writers and most original artists, Beatrice Wood at the age of 100 is as energetic, graceful, and inspiring as ever. In a series of duotone portraits made during the last 18 years, Wood's longtime friend, photographer Marlene Wallace, has captured with sensitivity and elegance the essence of this remarkable woman. Including Beatrice Wood's mischievious and penetrating insights into...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811806073
• ISBN13: 9780811806077
• Release Date: February 1994
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 72 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary

Customer Reviews

Pleasant Memories

Pleasant Memories Having the honor of living in Beatrice's home in the early Seventies and naming her a dear friend, I found this book intellectually and emotionally inspiring. Her personality unfolds with each turn of a page. Michael C. Pennington Aurora Wolf Literary Journal of Science Fiction and Fantasy [...].

Love, Love, Love this book!

Absolutely stunning, glorious and sensual black and white photos of Beatrice Wood. B. Wood conveys in her photos that life can be lived with enthusiasm and zeal at 100 years old. She inspires me on every level as a woman. A small yet magnificent book.