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Discover the enchanting world of '28 Paradises', a beautifully crafted book that dives deep into the artistry of Modiano and Zehrfuss. This exquisite collection, published by David Zwirner Books in 2019, features 88 pages filled with vivid imagery and heartfelt poetry, capturing the essence of dreams and creativity. Sensitively translated into English by Damion Searls for the very first time, '28 Paradises' unveils the profound emotional connection between the two artists as they navigate through visions of paradise amidst personal sadness. Each page invites you to escape into brightly colored gouaches that serve as a visual feast, while Modiano's poignant poems transport you into an intimate exploration of beauty and longing. This book represents a unique blend of visual art and poetry, showcasing the power of ekphrastic writing—poetry that draws inspiration from paintings. Perfect for art enthusiasts and poetry lovers alike, '28 Paradises' offers a reflective experience, where each paradise may serve as a balm for loneliness. Whether you're seeking a meaningful gift or a worthy addition to your collection, this book illuminates the intricate dance between painting and poetry. Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781644230022
Year: 2019
Publisher: David Zwirner Books
Pages: 88
Description:
28 Paradises is a rare book: it reveals not only the individual talents of the authors, Modiano and Zehrfuss, but also the depth of the couple's creative union. Sensitively translated into English for the first time by Damion Searls, 28 Paradises captures the exquisite sadness of waking from a beautiful dream. There are twenty-eight dreams in this book, or perhaps one dream in twenty-eight parts-visions of paradise imagined by Zehrfuss during a time of deep sadness. Captured first in Zehrfuss's brightly colored gouaches, each paradise was then refashioned as a poem by Modiano.
Zehrfuss's paintings are Edens in miniature, and rather than describe them outright, Modiano dreams himself into these reveries in quiet, understated verse. The reader enters this shared realm in an experience less like paging through a book and more like slipping into a shared world. These paradises are wishes for moments when a painting, or a poem, or a lover-perhaps they are not so different-relieves the loneliness of being human. As Modiano writes with a touch of wistfulness, "The Lilliputian painted her paradises / And I / Next to her / Wrote a poem." A pure example of ekphrastic writing-poetry inspired by paintings- this book shows how writing and visual art can together create a unique emotional experience.
First published by Editions de l'Olivier/ Le Seuil in 2005
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781644230022
Year: 2019
Publisher: David Zwirner Books
Pages: 88
Description:
28 Paradises is a rare book: it reveals not only the individual talents of the authors, Modiano and Zehrfuss, but also the depth of the couple's creative union. Sensitively translated into English for the first time by Damion Searls, 28 Paradises captures the exquisite sadness of waking from a beautiful dream. There are twenty-eight dreams in this book, or perhaps one dream in twenty-eight parts-visions of paradise imagined by Zehrfuss during a time of deep sadness. Captured first in Zehrfuss's brightly colored gouaches, each paradise was then refashioned as a poem by Modiano.
Zehrfuss's paintings are Edens in miniature, and rather than describe them outright, Modiano dreams himself into these reveries in quiet, understated verse. The reader enters this shared realm in an experience less like paging through a book and more like slipping into a shared world. These paradises are wishes for moments when a painting, or a poem, or a lover-perhaps they are not so different-relieves the loneliness of being human. As Modiano writes with a touch of wistfulness, "The Lilliputian painted her paradises / And I / Next to her / Wrote a poem." A pure example of ekphrastic writing-poetry inspired by paintings- this book shows how writing and visual art can together create a unique emotional experience.
First published by Editions de l'Olivier/ Le Seuil in 2005