When he was working, Vincent was unknown, and he sold only a handful of paintings. Today however, he is one of the world's most popular artists, and his paintings regularly sell for many millions of pounds.
This book charts Vincent's life, looking at the work he did before becoming an artist, the many different places in which he lived, the relationship he had with his family, and his work as an artist. It also describes the struggles he had, coping with poverty and mental illness.
Full of colourful photos, and complete with glossary and date chart.
Anna Claybourne has written over 150 children's books on all kinds of subjects, from sharks, black holes and splitting the atom to how to draw, Shakespeare's life, and Greek myths and legends. She knows a lot about conservation in the rain forests of Costa Rica as she once volunteered there for threw months. She likes space, sewing and music, plays the trombone and loves going camping.