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When Winston Churchill wasn’t busy helping make the world safe for democracy, he was most likely painting. He took up the hobby in 1915, finding in it a path out of the crippling depression that had been brought on by his ouster from the cabinet in the wake of Gallipoli, and he continued to work at it—and enjoy it—for the rest of his life.

This book tells the story of Churchill’s life through his paintings. It gathers more than five hundred images, primarily of Churchill’s work, and sets them alongside, and in the context of, an engaging, accessible account of his life and work. Published with the full cooperation of the Churchill family, it is the only definitive book on his paintings. A perfect companion read to Churchill’s Painting as Pastime, is sure to be of interest to the many readers who continue to thrill to stories of his outsized life and achievements.

Read Online Sir Winston Churchill His Life and His Paintings David Coombs Minnie Churchill Mary Soames 9780956771520 Books

"This book offered an illustration of Winston Churchill's life and times that was rich and complete from his viewpoint. A useful and inspiring compendium of his personal endeavors."

Product details Paperback 256 pages Publisher Unicorn Publishing Group; Reprint edition (August 15, 2015) Language English ISBN-10 9780956771520 ISBN-13 978-0956771520 ASIN 0956771521

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Sir Winston Churchill His Life and His Paintings David Coombs Minnie Churchill Mary Soames 9780956771520 Books Reviews :

Sir Winston Churchill His Life and His Paintings David Coombs Minnie Churchill Mary Soames 9780956771520 Books Reviews

• Most people aren't aware that Churchill was a talented, gallery-quality artist who easily could've made a living as a painter or water colorist. Considering he didn't take up this "hobby" until middle age, I was totally amazed by his output. Where did the man find the time to paint between his official duties and writing dozens of books! "His Life and Paintings" only disappoints in that some of his paintings are only shown snapshot-size or in black and white. Other than that, it's a great addition to any Churchill collection.
• David Coombs has produced a remarkable biography of Winston Churchill and his paintings. He has thoroughly researched the works of Churchill, his life and times, and has combined them in this wonderful book.
  
  While Churchill was a pretty good painter with moments of greatness, the truly interesting aspect of this biography was how the author combined a timeline of what was happening in Churchill's personal and political career with his development as a painter. He went several years where he was unable to produce anything at all, being consumed with War War II and politics. Other years, he was quite prolific.
  
  Coombs has included the complete essays by Churchill on Painting as a Passtime and Hobbies. The full-color plates are very well-done as are the many photos of Churchill painting scattered throughout the book.
  
  If you're looking for a special book for your favorite hobbiest painter, for a Churchill lover, or just a history buff, this would be a good present or addition to your personal library.
• I bought this book for a friend after watching Netflix's "The Crown". I had no idea Churchill was such a good painter. My friend loved the gift.
• This book offered an illustration of Winston Churchill's life and times that was rich and complete from his viewpoint. A useful and inspiring compendium of his personal endeavors.
• Excellent compilation of Sir Winston paintings.
• This book discusses Churchill's journey from a young neophyte painter through his many years as an accomplished painter. I like the fact that there are hundreds of color photographs of his paintings as well as the locations where he painted. If you want the ultimate book on Churchill and his paintings, this is it.
• Great coffee table book
• If you love Winston Churchill, ... you will love this book.