Hi Bookish friends!!!
Today I’m back to shine a spotlight on The Vanitas & Other Tales of Art and Obsession by Jake Kendall!
A big thank you to Dave @The_WriteReads/@WriteReadsTours for my spot on this tour!!
So, without further ado let’s dive right in!!
About The Book:
Length: 272 pages
Age Category: New Adult
Genre: Art History Fiction, Short Stories
Date Published: February 2024
Synopsis/Blurb:
Spanning three hundred years of art history, The Vanitas & Other Tales of Art and Obsession tells the stories of those with an insatiable hunger for creation – those who may sacrifice friendships, careers, romance, and even their own happiness in pursuit of a vision.
Weaving art styles such as Cubism, Surrealism, and the Baroque into his prose, Jake Kendall has crafted a vivid and inventive collection. Each story is complemented by a black and white illustration, drawing out the visually evocative nature of the writing and offering readers a unique artistic delight.
About the Author:
Jake Kendall was born in Oxford and studied an MSc in Creative Writing with the University of Edinburgh. He takes inspiration from the visual arts, a theme that formed his debut collection. The Vanitas & Other Tales of Art and Obsession (Neem Tree Press) refracts contemporary issues and anxieties through timeless imagery and artistic movements. Jake lives and works in Edinburgh and spends his free time visiting bookshops, exhibitions, theatre, and independent cinemas.
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