Among his books are brunelleschis dome 2000, michelangelo and the popes ceiling 2002, the judgment of paris governor generals award, 2006, and leonardo and the last supper governor generals award, 2012. Ross is the author of the judgment of paris, brunelleschis dome, michelangelo and the popes ceiling, defiant spirits. The book s structuring device is the dichotomy of erasure and. Ross king is a canadian novelist and nonfiction writer. Ross king born july 16, 1962 is a canadian novelist and nonfiction writer. Both books focus to a certain degree on the age of discovery, in the 17th century, and the longitude problem.
Author ross king is a skilled, fluent writer, who brings the people and their era to life. Canadian author ross king has made a career of taking art history and crafting it into surprisingly enthralling bestsellers. Isbn 9780736671804 9780736671804 books on tape, inc. A novel by king, ross and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Ross king books list of books by author ross king thriftbooks. There is more than one author in the goodreads database with this name. Ross king is the highly praised author of mad enchantment, leonardo and the last supper, brunelleschis dome the book sense nonfiction book of the year in 2000, michelangelo and the popes ceiling, the judgment of paris, machiavelli. Leonardo and the last supper by ross king, paperback. Nominated for a national book critics circle award in 2003 in the category of critisicm, in michelangelo and the. Philosopher of power, along with two novels, ex libris and domino. He has twice won canadas governor generals award, and his work has been nominated for a national book critics circle award, the charles taylor prize, and the. Having previously read his fascinating book the judgment of paris, about the rise of french impressionism, i was excited when i found out that king had written a book on some of my favorite artists, the group of seven. Ross king author biography, age, books, career and net. Shop the latest titles by ross king at alibris including hardcovers, paperbacks, 1st editions, and audiobooks from thousands of sellers worldwide.
Here are the lj ross books in order for her two bestselling series, which took the world by storm. Hes done so much research that wmuch of the book reads almost like fiction, with strongly defined characters and the kinds of details that grab your. Yes, a great librarya library as magnificent as this onewas a dangerous arsenal, one that kings and. The modernist revolution of the group of seven, and leonardo and the last supper.
Author ross king also wrote the novel, domino, as well as the excellent nonfiction brunelleschis dome, which this bookseller enjoyed as a preamble to a fondlyremembered visit to florence. Ross king s most popular book is michelangelo and the popes ceiling. Like longitude, one of my most favorite books, brunelleschis dome is a small gem. He began his career by writing two works of historical fiction in the 1990s, later turning to nonfiction. In leonardo and the last supper king has surpassed even his earlier brunelleschis dome and michelangelo and the popes ceiling, presenting us with a wonderful history of one of the great leonardo da vincis best known works and a detailed biography of the artist and his turbulent time period. Aug, 20 from bestselling author ross king, a brilliant portrait of the legendary artist and the story of his most memorable achievement. All author event sales are final and nonrefundable. Ross king is the author of books on italian, french and canadian art and history. With the author writing 2, and at times even 4 books a year, it is no wonder that the dci ryan series includes already novels since its creation 45 years ago, and the new alexander gregory series already having two novels released in 2019. In 200203, two books of his were published in the united states, domino, about the world of masquerades and opera in 18th century london and the new york times bestselling michelangelo and the popes ceiling. Books by ross king author of michelangelo and the popes ceiling.
Books by ross king author of michelangelo and the popes. Author ross king tells the story of the building of the dome atop santa marie del fiore in florence and along the way, treats you to a rich slice of renaissance history. Born and raised in canada, ross king has lived in england since 1992. Coronavirus update we have temporarily closed all stores due to the coronavirus outbreak. Ross king quotes author of michelangelo and the popes.
Ross is the author of the judgment of paris, brunelleschis dome. Ross king is the highly praised author of brunelleschis dome the book sense nonfiction book of the year in 2000, michelangelo and the popes ceiling on the new york times extended bestseller list, the judgment of paris, machiavelli. Claude monet and the painting of the water lilies and others. Ross king is the author of the judgment of paris, brunelleschis dome, and michelangelo and the popes ceiling. Ross king is the bestselling author of books on italian, french and canadian art and history. He began his career by writing two works of historical fiction in the 1990s, later turning to nonfiction, and has since written several critically acclaimed and bestselling historical works. Kingston writersfest ross king kingston writersfest. How a renaissance genius reinvented architecture, and michelangelo and the popes ceiling, and more on thriftbooks. Even in an age of soaring skyscrapers and cavernous sports stadiums, the cathedral of santa maria del fiore in florence still retains a rare power to astonish. Claude monet and the painting of the water lilies is an engaging and authoritative portrait of the aged artist and his travails. The revolutionary decade that gave the world impressionism. Rainy day books will have ross kings books for sale at this event. Claude monet is perhaps the worlds most beloved artist, and among all his creations, the paintings of the water lilies in his garden at giverny are most famous.
The story of the great cathedral in florence, michelangelo and the popes ceiling, the judgment of paris. Among his books are brunelleschis dome 2000, michelangelo and the popes ceiling 2002, and leonardo and the last supper 2012. Born and raised in canada, king holds degrees from the university of regina, york university, and university. Domino is the story of the inscrutable and beautiful lady beauclair, the castrato singer tristano, and the unworldly cautley, and eleanora, mistress and muse. We are still shipping online orders and would be greatful for your support. The revolutionary decade that gave the world impressionism ross king ebook. The revolutionary decade that gave the world impressionism, leonardo and the last supper, mad enchantment. Ross king ross king used books, rare books and new books find all books by ross king and compare prices find signed collectible books by ross king english. Ross was honoured in the 2018 new year honours by being appointed an mbe for services in broadcasting, the arts and charity. Ross king has 49 books on goodreads with 177962 ratings. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. In 2002 03, two books of his were published in the united states, domino, about the. Ross king is the author of brunelleschis dome, michelangelo and the popes ceiling, the judgment of paris, leonardo and the last supper, and machiavelli. And in my book, its the only way they have any real meaning, and why i found the book so interesting.
All of his money appeared to have been spent on either books or shelves to hold them. The story of the great cathedral in florence by ross king. He is a twotime winner of the governor generals award for non fiction for the judgment of paris in 2006 and leonardo and the last supper in 2012. In seoul, author ross king interrogates this contested history and its physical remnants, tacking between the citys historiography and architecture, with attention to monuments, streets, and other urban spaces. See all books authored by ross king, including brunelleschis dome. The colorful back story is restored and revealed in leonardo and the last supper, a new book by british author ross king that quickly dispenses with the outlandish myths spread by the da vinci code novel while showing that history is in many ways more surprising than dan browns popular fiction. Unless otherwise indicated, authors will only sign books purchased from rainy day books accompanied by a stamped autographing admission ticket. Jaehoon yeon is lecturer in korean at the centre of korean studies, university of london.
Ross king is the author of the highly praised michelangelo and the popes ceiling and brunelleschis dome, a celebrated account of how the renaissance architect brunelleschi constructed the dome of santa maria del fiore in. In 200203, two books of his were published in the united states, domino, about the world of masquerades and opera in 18th century london and the new york times bestselling michela. These books have some common themes, so may be enjoyed by the same people, but where ex libris is more of a bibliomystery, the island of the day before is more of a general novel. Rainy day books will have ross king s books for sale at this event. About the author 2000 ross king is associate professor of korean at the university of british columbia. Among his books are brunelleschis dome, michelangelo and. More information about this seller contact this seller 19. Among his books are brunelleschis dome 2000, michelangelo and the popes ceiling 2002, the judgment of paris governor generals award, 2006, and leonardo.
Ross king, indeed, does much more than paint a portrait of a time long gone, but brings it to life, with an immediancy that only very fine historical writers can achieve. And as i surveyed the clutter of his study i was pleased to see that he was a man after my own heart. He has twice won the governor generals award for nonfiction for the judgment of paris and leonardo and the last supper. Get news about authors like ross king, popular books, and more. In midbook tour, the estevanborn writer pauses to collect a governor generals literary award and consider the fruitful detours that led him to.
Author ross king talks his latest book mad enchantment. Ross king, whose books on renaissance art and artists were surprise bestsellers, now jumps a few centuries to the paris of the 1860s where impressionism was about to burst onto the scene, revolutionizing art as only the renaissance had before. Ross king has 39 books on goodreads with 178369 ratings. He began his career by writing two works of historical fiction in the 1990s, later. In 200203, two books of his were published in the united states, domino, about the. Philosopher of power, and two novels, ex libris and domino. Ross king is the bestselling author of brunelleschis dome. He has twice won canadas governor generals award, and his work has been nominated for a national book critics circle award, the charles taylor prize, and the national. Ross king is the bestselling author of nonfiction books on italian, french and canadian art and history, and two novels. Kansas sales tax is charged on all orders, regardless of destination. From bestselling author ross king, a brilliant portrait of the legendary artist and the story of his most memorable achievement.
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