For Lovers of Art, Romance and Drama, the forthcoming “Artists In Love” is both Exquisite and Epic

With a Nod to Valentine’s Day,
Publisher Announces Anticipated Release For Pre-Order

February 10, 2012, New York, NY – New York publisher Lena Tabori believes anticipation is a good thing, especially when it comes to romance. So, as a gift to Valentines Day art lovers everywhere, she and Welcome Books are pleased to announce the deeply discounted Amazon.com pre-order availability of their fascinating forthcoming Fall 2012 title, “Artists In Love: From Picasso & Gilot to Christo & Jeanne-Claude: A Century of Creative and Romantic Partnerships.”

“This is our first fine art book in years. Brilliantly and astutely written, and gorgeously designed, it explores the explosive, passionate, and creative consequences that follow when love and art collide. We’re absolutely thrilled to be publishing “Artists In Love” and bet your Valentine will be equally so, anticipating his or her copy on the book’s release this Fall.” – Lena Tabori, Publisher, Welcome Books

The first major visual book to look at this subject in such epic scope, Artists in Love is a romantic, revealing and riveting exploration of what compelled these dynamic artists to partner, how their pairing influenced their work, and why their love endured or floundered. Accompanied by over 140 lush images and documentary photographs, curator and writer Veronica Kavass’ intimate and daring text provides a generous glimpse into the inspiring and sometimes tempestuous relationships between some of the most celebrated artists of the 20th and 21st centuries.

“This book offers an engaging way to interact with the bizarre constellation of 20^th century art history. It shows a different level of conversation lovers can have with one another and the world—through their art.” – “Artists In Love” author, Veronica Kavass

Included among the 30 couples profiled are Barbara Hepworth & Ben Nicholson, Christo & Jeanne-Claude, Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera, Lee Miller & Man Ray, Robert & Sonia Delaunay, Gilbert & George, Alfred Stieglitz & Georgia O’Keefe and Jasper Johns & Robert Rauschenberg.

“Artists In Love” with a cover price of $65.00, is available for pre-order now on Amazon.com for $40.95.

Welcome Books® is a publisher of distinctive, exquisitely crafted visual books on a variety of subjects including art, photography, travel,  food and fashion.

The Last Good War – Tour Blog!

“There is nothing better for the book tour jitters than having the first event take place at West Point’s history department. Our moderator, Todd Brewster, is the current director of the Center for Oral History at the Academy. Prior to this, he was a political journalist for Time and ABC News. He co-authored The Century and In Search of America with Peter Jennings. I will admit that I was intimidated by Mr. Brewster’s background. I suppose I expected to be grilled.

But then there’s something about the way the wind whips around the castle like structure of West Point that proved to be invigorating. That combined with Mr. Brewster’s cordiality made Tom and I feel, well, special…”

Follow Thomas Sanders and Veronica Kavass on their national tour, as they blog their experiences on the road.  Read the rest of this entry and follow along at:  www.lastgoodwar.blogspot.com