"Two years before I started drawing, my wife was run over by a subway train. Sounds really terrible, I know. But, well, this book is about how art and New York City saved my life." When Danny Gregory's wife was severely injured, his life was changed in an instant. Searching about for meaning for what had happened to his little family, he began to create a richly illustrated journal of his life. Gregory as driven to record and comment on every aspect of his life, from dirty dishes to cathedrals, from hospital wards to life ...
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"Two years before I started drawing, my wife was run over by a subway train. Sounds really terrible, I know. But, well, this book is about how art and New York City saved my life." When Danny Gregory's wife was severely injured, his life was changed in an instant. Searching about for meaning for what had happened to his little family, he began to create a richly illustrated journal of his life. Gregory as driven to record and comment on every aspect of his life, from dirty dishes to cathedrals, from hospital wards to life-drawing classes, from brunch with Hell's Angels to book shopping at the Strand. This unique book chronicles his discovery of drawing, his wife's rehabilitation, his son's infancy, and the life of the city he loves. Funny, bittersweet, romantic, and perverse, "Everyday Matters" is an inspiration, an invitation to look for the beauty and significance in the details of our daily lives.
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Seller's Description:
Good. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 112 p. Contains: Illustrations. Audience: General/trade. HARD COVER (STDBL090117) FOLLOWING SPECIAL DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY! This sale is for a HARDCOVER used Book: This used book, Contains: writing, Marking, Highlight, Wrinkled, Answers for most Questions, Notes, Names, Marker s Marks, and/Under-lining: Binding and Cover (bent and damaged) Water Damaged: (N/A) Tips and front & back cover is (Fair Condition): Jacket cover (None). You will be at most 65% satisfied this item, or your money back guarantee.
