The most recommended books about Vincent van Gogh

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9 authors created a book list connected to Vincent van Gogh, and here are their favorite Vincent van Gogh books.
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Vincent and Theo

By Deborah Heiligman,

Book cover of Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers

Anna M. Lewis Author Of Women of Steel and Stone: 22 Inspirational Architects, Engineers, and Landscape Designers

From my list on inspiring your inner artist.

By Anna M. Lewis Author

Why am I passionate about this?

Iā€™m an award-winning toy inventor and author/illustrator, with a lifelong love of art, learning, and creativity. I strive to inspire the future builders and creators of our world in my books, articles, and blog musings. Some of my favorite reads inspired my creative side.

Anna's book list on inspiring your inner artist

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Anna M. Lewis Why did Anna love this book?

Graduating from design school with a BFA and having taught Art Enrichment Classes in the schools for many years, I thought I had read every book about Vincent Van Gogh.

But when I read Heiligmanā€™s young adult novel, I finally knew Vincent and felt his passion, literally through his letters to his brother.

And, truly, is there any better way to learn about Vincent than reading in his own words about his passion to paint?

Vincent and Theo

By Deborah Heiligman,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Vincent and Theo as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 14, 15, 16, and 17.

What is this book about?

Printz Honor Book ā€¢ YALSA Nonfiction Award Winner ā€¢ Boston Globe-Horn Book Award Winner ā€¢ SCBWI Golden Kite Winner ā€¢ Cybils Senior High Nonfiction Award Winner

From the author of National Book Award finalist Charles and Emma comes an incredible story of brotherly love.

The deep and enduring friendship between Vincent and Theo Van Gogh shaped both brothers' lives. Confidant, champion, sympathizer, friendā€•Theo supported Vincent as he struggled to find his path in life. They shared everything, swapping stories of lovers and friends, successes and disappointments, dreams and ambitions. Meticulously researched, drawing on the 658 letters Vincent wrote to Theoā€¦

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