David Hockney: A Life

"Catherine Cusset''s book caught a lot of me. I recognised myself" DAVID HOCKNEY"A perfect short exposé of Hockney''s life as seen through the eyes of an admiring novelist" Kirkus Reviews"Hers is ...

"Catherine Cusset''s book caught a lot of me. I recognised myself" DAVID HOCKNEY"A perfect short exposé of Hockney''s life as seen through the eyes of an admiring novelist" Kirkus Reviews"Hers is an affirming vision of a restless talent propelled by optimism and chance" New York TimesWith clear, vivid prose, this meticulously researched novel draws an intimate, moving portrait of the most famous living English painter. Born in Bradford in 1937, David Hockney had to fight to become an artist. After leaving home for the Royal College of Art in London his career flourished, but he continued to s