Berkeley in 1923 and a masters degree in 1924 from the university of southern california. A biographical novel of michelangelo by irving stone. Depths of glory signed leather bound special limited edition, 1985. Signed, inscribed and dated by the illustrator, everett shinn on the title page. There are also letters from jean stone, irving stones wife, written on behalf of her husband. Stone took 6 years to research on his biography of michelangelo. The agony and the ecstasy 1961 is a biographical novel of michelangelo buonarroti written by american author irving stone. Irving stone autograph letter signed historyforsale item. It is very high quality as follows this was my husbands. Signed by irving stone on the blank page before the half title page. Irving stone books list of books by author irving stone. Lust for life by irving stone, arving stone, paperback. This collection contains six autograph letters signed by stone, 66 typed letters signed by stone and 220 carbons of letters from laurence pollinger, ltd. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text.
Signed by irving stone on the first blank end sheet. Irving stones classic biographical novel of michaelangeloin which both the artist and the man are brought to life in full. First edition of this classic, bestselling biographical novel of vincent van gogh. Irving stone, who would ultimately come to define the contemporary biographical novel with works like lust for life 1934 which gave a fictional account of the life of artist vincent van gogh and the agony and the ecstasy 1961 which gives michelangelo the same treatment, was born in san francisco in 1903. Aug 28, 1989 irving stone, a prolific author whose exhaustively researched and often immense biographical novels included lust for life, based on the story of van gogh, died of heart failure on saturday. In fact, the party to which thomas jefferson belonged was known at the time as the republican party, although modern political scientists refer to it as the democraticrepublican party because. Franklin mint leather book signed first edition depths of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. He gave up a life of respectability and affluence to become a daring researcher of uncharted seas in an effort to change forever mans understanding of himself, his motivations and his world. He wrote several books in a genre that he coined the biographical novel, which recounted the lives of wellknown historical figures.
For those who love abigail and john adams irving stone first. Irving stone has 74 books on goodreads with 2499 ratings. Signed by author signed first editon stamped into the top of the spine. The agony and the ecstasy irving stone signed hc publisher. Every purchase includes our industry recognized coa. In the 1960s, stone received an honorary doctorate of letters from the university of southern california, where he had previously earned a masters degree from the college of letters, arts, and sciences. The book is moderately edgeworn with some chipping and bumping to the edges, the covers have some age spots, otherwise the book is remarkably free of any crayon or markings from children and in very good condition. First edition of this biographical novel of the adams.
There are also letters from jean stone, irving stone s wife, written on behalf of her husband. Also, stone implies, not only in this chart but a couple of times in the book itself, that the presentday democratic party has existed since the 1790s. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Franklin library depths of glory a biographical novel of camille pissarro by irving stone with a portfolio of drawings by the artist beautiful topgrain leather limited signed first edition one of the signed first edition society collection, privately printed by the franklin library, and personally signed by the late irving stone irving stone was a prolific and well known biographical author. Irving stone, a prolific author whose exhaustively researched and often immense biographical novels included lust for life, based on the story of. Irving stone was born in san francisco in 1903 and received his b. Shop for irving stone related autographs, signed photographs, historical documents and manuscripts from the worlds largest collection. Irving stones factually fortified story of henry schliemann who decides to uncover the city of troy,destroyed some 3000 years ago. By the end of the book one can only marvel at the tremendous effort stone undertook. This book is historical fiction probably more fiction than historical, if were being honest, and is about the life of michelangelo buonarroti. The most famous of all of stones novels, it is the story of vincent van goghbrilliant painter, passionate lover, and.
Some spotting to the page ends, otherwise book is in excellent condition. The story of the men who were defeated for the presidency 1943 is a nonfiction book about united states presidential candidates by american writer irving stone, known for his popular biographical novels of artists and intellectuals. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Order of irving stone books irving stone 19031989 was an american author of biographical novels and nonfiction books. Irving stone he wrote plays and supported himself by writing detective stories until the publication of lust for life, his first novel, in 1934, stone called his work biohistory and based his novels on meticulous and extensive research into the lives of the historical characters at the heart of his novels. In these novels, stone interspersed biography with fictional narrative on. Book includes notes from the editor and tissue guard. Smyth sewing and concealed muslin joints to ensure the highest quality binding. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, to rachel ann starr with my best wishes irving stone. He was a pioneer explorer of the dark and fearsome frontiers of the sexual nature of man, for which he was made a pariah. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
Passions of the mind signed 1st edition stone, irving on. He signs an autograph letter postponing a london lunch date. Irving stone was born in san francisco on july 14, 1903. Irving stones most popular book is the agony and the ecstasy. Jan 18, 20 even more unfortunately for her, when i was 14 my mom handed me a copy of the agony and the ecstasy by irving stone. A masterpiece in its own right, this novel offers a compelling portrait of michelangelos dangerous, impassioned loves. Irving stone, in blue ink, 456 pages, 6x8 hardcover with paper dust jacket. Irving stone depths of glory a biographical novel of camille. Additionally signed by actor kirk douglas, who starred as van gogh in the 1956 film. Irving stone, american writer of popular historical biographies. Octavo, bound in full morocco by sangorski and sutcliffe, gilt titles and tooling to the spines, raised bands, all edges gilt, marbled endpapers. Agony and ecstasy is truly an absorbing and inspiring tale of the greatest genius in art history. Irving stone depths of glory a biographical novel of. In these novels, stone interspersed biography with fictional narrative on the psychology and private lives of his subjects.
Buy those who love by irving stone online at alibris. The most famous of all of stones novels, it is the story of vincent van goghbrilliant painter, passionate lover, and alleged madman. The majority of the correspondence is between irving stone and either gerald or laurence pollinger. The writing in the stone by irving finkel kickstarter. In 1923, stone received his bachelors degree from the university of california, berkeley. First edition paperback of the writing in the stone, numbered and signed by irving finkel. Franklin library leather depths of glory irving stone. No distortion of the book from reading or improper shelving. The agony and the ecstasy 1961 is a biographical novel of michelangelo buonarroti written by american author irving stone stone lived in italy for years visiting many of the locations in rome and florence, worked in marble quarries, and apprenticed himself to a marble sculptor a primary source for the novel. Michelangelos magnificence in sculpture, painting, architecture and poems is compellingly told. Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Irving stone depths of glory a biographical novel of camille pissaro signed franklin library 1st edition 1st printing hardcover franklin center, pennsylvania franklin library 1985 fine, leather bound, accented in 22kt gold. Since its initial publication in 1934, irving stones lust for life has been a critical success, a multimillioncopy bestseller, and the basis for an academy awardwinning movie. Books by irving stone author of the agony and the ecstasy.
Stone lived in italy for years visiting many of the locations in rome and florence, worked in marble quarries, and apprenticed himself to a marble sculptor. A5 limited edition print of an illustration by angharad crossley. An updated edition was published in 1966, with brief analyses of the 1944 through 1964 elections. Buy the agony and the ecstasy reissue by stone, irving isbn. Discount prices on books by irving stone, including titles like earl warrens friend and biographer. Stone has created an interwoven pageant of stories of the great westward drive which, in a few. He worked at the franklin mint and collected these books. Full red morocco binding with elaborate goldstamped decorations. Stone first came to prominence with the publication of lust for life 1934, a vivid fictionalized biography of the painter vincent van gogh. Even more unfortunately for her, when i was 14 my mom handed me a copy of the agony and the ecstasy by irving stone. Franklin edition copy of the agony and the ecstasy by irving stone. The agony and the ecstasy irving stone doubleday 1961. Irving stone the celebrated author signs his name inside a copy of his 1944 book, immortal wife book signed.
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