From Publishers Weekly:
This is a compilation of interviews, many of them held over a period of time, with major
figures in the arts.... The author seeks specific elements that will explain their
exceptional gifts. But, finally, the nature of genius remains elusive. (Perhaps the major
common denominators are these men's fierce individuality and refusal to compromise.)
Regardless, it is fascinating to be privy to literal conversations in which the noted
interviewees express their particular views and attitudes toward life and art.From Kirkus Reviews:
To his credit, Fifield brought sufficient reading and study to his interviews to elicit
lengthy responses from his subjects.... The long focus on Picasso, as writer as well as
painter, is instructive; the habits of Miro, Cocteau, and Lurçat, combined with their
reminiscences are rich and flavorful. |
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