Here the author of 'A Life of Picasso' describes his own upbringing and his many years as secretary and companion to the eccentric art collector Douglas Cooper. He reminisces about Picasso and his circle as well as many other famous figures in the world of art and artists which he has long known intimately as collector, writer, exhibition organiser and go-between. Anecdotes galore. Eyebrow-raising as well as comic. Probably best taken in small doses.
(Jeremy Swann - bwl 5 October 2000 ) |
