{"product_id":"9789493056084","title":"Finding Vincent","description":"\u003cp\u003eVincent van Gogh committed suicide in 1890, and his brother, Theo, died soon thereafter. His widow, Johanna, was left with many paintings and the desire for Vincent's recognition. In this historical novel, Johanna hires Armand Roulin, painted by Vincent in Arles, to research the artists and villages of France where Vincent lived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Contents 1. Thursday, June 6, 1895 2. Friday, June 7, 1895 3. Saturday, June 8, 1895 4. Sunday, June 9, 1895 5. Monday, June 10, 1995 - Wednesday, June 12, 1995 Map 6. Thursday, June 13 - Friday, June 14 7. Saturday, June 15 8. Saturday, June 15 9. Sunday, June 16 10. Sunday, June 16 11. Monday, June 17 12. Tuesday, June 18 13. Wednesday, June 19 14. Thursday, June 20 15. Friday, June 21 16. Saturday, June 22 17. Sunday, June 23 18. Tuesday, June 25 19. Thursday, June 27 20. Friday, June 28 21. Friday, June 28 and Saturday, June 29 22. Sunday, June 30 Kind Request Epilogue Review Quotes : The story of Vincent Van Gogh is one that has mesmerized western culture for decades. His incredible and often misunderstood talent as well as his tragic and volatile personal life have left us searching for clarification. We seem to never lose interest in him. The book \"Finding Vincent\" by Les Furnanz rides this wave and brings to life those who knew and loved Vincent as we share their search for meaning and understanding in this most elusive character. How did he approach his work? How did he relate to others? What were the details of his mysterious death and what prompted him to take his own life. Those who knew him, this author, and the reader will forever be in the dark. In this book the people sharing Vincent last days and weeks come alive through the observations of our narrator Armand Roulin. Along the way we get valuable incite into the mores of fin de siecle France, contemporary artists such as Pissarro, Gauguin, and Signac, as well as relationships within the Roulin family. Supported by his extensive travel throughout France, Furnanz brings us a well researched, well crafted, and well written work that suggests answers to our perplexing questions. I recommend this book to anyone interested in this period of French history and particularly in the world of impressionistic art. This will probably spur further reading on Van Gogh and the other greats of the period. - Sam I've always been fascinated by Vincent van Gogh. His paintings displayed in the van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam are riveting. This novella takes one on a personal journey of discovery through the impressions of the main character Armand. Conversations with people who were important to Vincent and their memories bring the artist and his works to life. - Music Healer Les Furnanz, author of \"Finding Vincent\", has done his research and the result is enlightening and enjoyable. I found the book to be the perfect introduction for those, like me, who want to know more about Vincent van Gogh, and prefer to be entertained with a captivating story line while learning about the man, his life, and his art. \"Finding Vincent\" is an historical novella that is well-written, carefully organized and always engaging. It is easy to be swept-up in the travels of Armand Roulin as he searches for van Gogh's art and the people who knew this gifted artist throughout his tortured life. As the story unfolds, Les Furnanz gives us glimpses of van Gogh's contemporaries Paul Gauguin and Camille Pissarro, both integral to better understanding Vincent van Gogh. These sometimes complicated and often contentious relationships speak to the interwoven artist community of the times. \"Finding Vincent\" has everything a good story should: suspense, intrigue.....even a sweet love story. I would recommend this book to readers who want an interesting behind-the-scenes view of van Gogh's life and paintings. - Amazon customer Publisher Marketing : Vincent van Gogh committed suicide in 1890, and his brother, Theo, died soon thereafter. His widow, Johanna, was left with many paintings and the desire for Vincent's recognition. In this historical novel, Johanna hires Armand Roulin, painted by Vincent in Arles, to research the artists and villages of France where Vincent lived. Along the way he becomes attracted to a young woman in Auvers, also painted by Vincent. Join Armand as he travels in the steps of Vincent and meets Dr. Gachet, Paul Gauguin, Camille Pissaro, and other renown artists who worked with Vincent. Contributor Bio: Furnanz, Les Les Furnanz built a career in high technology engineering prior to his retirement in 1996. He and his wife have traveled extensively throughout Europe and the globe. They originated the travel Web magazine High on Adventure in 1996 and sold the popular periodical in 2004, when Les started research for the novella Finding Vincent. He focused on Vincent's life in France and made trips to all the major locations where van Gogh lived and worked. He and his wife of fifty years continue to travel yearly to France and throughout Europe. Les is fluent in French and is an avid reader who especially enjoys historical novels. He currently lives near Portland, Oregon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback | \u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 | \u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2019-01-24\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amsterdam Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46476478513283,"sku":"9789493056084","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0564\/6830\/8099\/files\/9789493056084.jpg?v=1770278022","url":"https:\/\/sebink.com\/products\/9789493056084","provider":"Sebink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}