The Philosopher, the Dog and the Wedding
- 296 pages
- 11 hours of reading
The life and times of Hipparchia, one of the first female philosophers
Barbara Stok Book order
Barbara Stok transitioned from journalism and a brief stint at a photography academy to become a celebrated comic-book writer and illustrator. Her work often captures everyday life with a light touch, exploring themes from social outings to profound existential questions about the meaning of life and morality. Known for her candid, autobiographical style, Stok's stories have been praised for their wit, honesty, and courageous truthfulness, offering readers a unique and relatable perspective. Her distinctive approach consistently probes the balance between right and wrong, making her a significant voice in contemporary comics.
- 2022
- 2019
Vincent goes out in search of a new subject to paint. But what should he choose? There's something beautiful to see wherever he looks, even in things that most people just pass by and ignore: the knotty branches of a tree, some blades of grass, the wet earth after a rain shower... Then Vincent passes a garden full of sunflowers. Sunflowers! That's what he wants to paint!
- 2014
Vincent
- 141 pages
- 5 hours of reading
"The turbulent life of Vincent van Gogh is a constant source of inspiration and intrigue for artists and art lovers. In this beautiful graphic biography, artist and writer Barbara Stok documents the brief and intense period of creativity Van Gogh spent in Arles, Provence. Away from Paris, Van Gogh falls in love with the landscape and light of the south of France. He dreams of setting up an artists' studio in Arles - somewhere for him and his friends to paint together. But attacks of mental illness leave the painter confused and disorientated. When his friend and fellow artist Paul Gauguin refuses to reside permanently at the Yellow House, Van Gogh cuts off part of his ear. The most notorious event of art history has happened - and Van Gogh's dreams are left in tatters. However, throughout this period of intense emotion and hardship, Vincent's brother Theo stands by him, offering constant and unconditional support. Stok has succeeded in breathing new life into one of the most fascinating episodes of art history." --Publisher description.
