Frida Kahlo Fans
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Title: The Diary of Frida KahloAuthor: Frida
Kahlo with Introductions by Carlos Fuentes ISBN: Content: 295 Pages, 338 llustrations, 167 Plates in full color Size: 6 ½" x 9 ½" Synopsis: This book contains a facsimile edition of the personal diary of Frida Kahlo (1907-1954), followed by replicas of each page with explanatory commentary and English translations. The diary, which was hidden from public view in Mexico for several decades, covers the last 10 years of the artist's life, when she was in the midst of extensive emotional and physical difficulties. Among other topics, she writes about her childhood, her political opinions, and her relationship with her husband, the painter and womanizer Diego Rivera. With its colorful text and sketches, and more elaborate illustrations and portraits, the diary is an art object in its own right. Usually available
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Title: Frida Kahlo - The PaintingsAuthor: Hayden
Herrera ISBN: Size: 10 ½" x 14 ½" Synopsis: In small, stunningly rendered self-portraits, Mexican artist Frida Kahlo painted herself cracked open, hemorrhaging during a miscarriage, anesthetized on a hospital gurney, and weeping beside her own extracted heart. Her works are so incendiary in emotion and subject matter that one art critic suggested the walls of an exhibition be covered with asbestos. In this beautiful book, art historian Hayden Herrera brings together numerous paintings and sketches by the amazing Mexican artist, documenting each with explanatory text that probes the influences in Kahlo's life and their meaning for her work. Included among the illustrations are more than eighty full-color paintings, as well as dozens of black-and-white pictures and line illustrations. Usually available on amazon.com, alibris.com or ebay.com (New & Used)
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Title: Frida KahloAuthor: Frank
Milner. ISBN: 1856486761 (Hardcover 2001) Content: 112 Pages; 80 Color Illustrations of her paintings; Vintage B&W Photos; Biography Size: 10 ½" x 14 ½" Synopsis: This book about Frida Kahlo contains 75 large-scale full-color plates of some of her most famous works. Some of the painting reproductions, at least in my book, are not of the best quality. Many of the color plates cover two pages across the face of the open book. Pages 6-23 introduce the artist with an interesting biography and vintage black & white photographs. Pages 24 - 111 are the plates, divided into 3 sections: 1) Self Portraits
(This section contains 16 portraits, 23 self portraits and 6 other paintings) Each section begins with an essay, written by the author, about that particular group of Kahlo's paintings. Each painting is also identified by: title, medium, date painted, size and current location. The author of this
book, Frank Milner, has published many monograph's on artists, and he
calls Kahlo "Brilliant and Charismatic". Usually available
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Title: Frida KahloAuthor: Salomon
Grimberg ISBN: 1-57215-323-7 (Hardcover 2003) Content: 128
Pages; Color Illustrations of her paintings; Vintage Size: 9½" x 13" (25 x 33 cm) Synopsis: The first 38 pages of this oversized book are devoted to a biography of Frida Kahlo's life and a discussion of some of her most famous paintings. Several vintage color and black & white photos are also included in this section. The remaining pages of this book are the plates...large full page images of her paintings reporduced in full color and detail...some of the best quality reproductions I've seen. Each painting is titled and dated, the medium used and the current whereabouts of the original piece. Usually available on amazon.com, alibris.com or ebay.com (New & Used)
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Title: Kahlo
1907-1954
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2002 Edition
1983 Edition
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Title: FRIDA
- A Biography of
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Title: I Will Never Forget You... Frida Kahlo to Nickolas MurayAuthor: Salomon
Grimberg ISBN 10: Content: Size: Synopsis: This book, authored by the "Kahlo Guru" Salomon Grimberg, is not just another Kahlo biography nor is it just another book of Kahlo photos. This book tells of a love story between the photographer Nickolas Muray and the painter Frida Kahlo. Written in somewhat of a biographical format, it begins with Muray's life "before Kahlo" followed by Kahlo's life "before Muray"… and then they meet. When these two icons collide, the love story begins. This book captures the most intimate moments of that secret relationship as told through their love letters and the many photographs taken by Muray. 56 of those photos, some never before published, are shown in this book in full color and duotone plates. This book begins with a one page acknowledgement written by Grimberg. In the back of the book there is a 3 page chronology of Nickolas. Following that is an index of 88 known photos of Frida taken by Muray, complete with a thumbnail photo and identifying information. When you've read of all the mundane biographies and want to read something more personal about Frida, then this book is for you. Although it's a love story, it's just another tragic chapter in Kahlo's anything but ordinary life.
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Title: Kahlo (Mega Squares Series)Author: Gerry
Souter ISBN 10: 1840139242
(Paperback , 2006) Content: 256 Pages, 120 Full Page Color Illustrations Size: 5 ¾" x 6 ½" Synopsis: If you are just getting to know Frida Kahlo, then this book is for you….this is "Introduction to Frida Kahlo - 101". It presents an abbreviated, but concise, biography of the artist's life. You can probably read the entire book in about an hour or so. While this book is short on words it is NOT short on content. I have read at least 10 other Kahlo biographies by various authors and thought I had read it all. Not so…this book presents information, dates, details and scenarios that I have not read in other biographies. The book is very well written and organized chronologically. This book contains 120 full page color illustrations of Frida's art. Some are paintings, some are drawings and some are sketches from the pages of her personal diary. If you are looking for a discussion of her art you won't find it here. This book is strictly biographical. It does, however, provide the title, year, medium and current location for each painting/drawing illustrated. I highly recommend this book for new "Kahlo Fans" or for those who are just curious about this icon painter from Mexico. It is one of the best, if not the best, book for beginners. If you haven't seen the 2003 Miramax documentary film "Frida" staring Salma Hayek as Frida, I highly recommend watching that movie….but read this book first and the movie will be much more meaningful and easier to follow. You won't be disappointed by either. Usually available on amazon.com, alibris.com or ebay.com (New & Used)
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Title: Frida's Fiestas : Recipes and Reminiscences of Life with Frida KahloAuthor: Guadalupe Rivera and Marie-Pierre Colle Publisher: Random House, Inc. ISBN: Size: 8" x 10" Synopsis: "Frida's Fiestas" is a personal account in words and pictures of many important and happy events in the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo. This book contains a scrapbook assembled by her stepdaughter, Guadalupe Rivera. In this book she shares recipes for more than 100 dishes that Frida served to family and friends with her characteristic enthusiasm for all the pleasures of life. This food-accented memoir is arranged around 12 occasions for celebration, including Frida and Diego's wedding anniversary and the Day of the Dead. Also available in Spanish: "Las Fiestas De Frida Y Diego : Recuerdos Y Receta". Usually available on amazon.com, alibris.com or ebay.com (New & Used)
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Title:
The Letters of Frida Kahlo:
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Title: Frida by FridaAuthor: Raquel Tibol Publisher: Editorial RM, Mexico (August 2003) ISBN: 9685208166
(Hardcover, 2003 Edition) Content: 359 Pages Language: English (Translated by Gregory Dechant) Size: 5 ¾" x 8½" Synopsis: In this book, noted art critic and personal friend of Frida Kahlo, gathers letters, notes, poems, protests, confessions, messages and other documents written by Frida to her friends, lovers and others. These writings give us a first hand insight into the artist's personal and private life. I recommend reading this book AFTER you have become familiar with Frida Kahlo's life. Read some of her biographies first and then the letters and other documents in this book will have more meaning. If you're looking for a book that has images of Kahlo's painting or a discussion of her works this is NOT the book. This book has NO images of her paintings but it does have about a dozen black & white photos…all of which you've probably already seen in other Kahlo books. Usually available on amazon.com, alibris.com or ebay.com (New & Used)
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Title: Frida Kahlo - A Modern MasterAuthor: Terri Hardin Publisher: New Line Books Limited ISBN: 1597640891
(Hardcover, 2006) Content: 128 Pages, 101 Color & B/W Illustrations Size: 9" x 12½" Synopsis: This book is what I would call the "Reader's Digest" version of a Kahlo biography. It is a great introduction to the life and art of Frida Kahlo. Terri Hardin has written this book very simply and to the point with a nice balance of bio, art and photos. The color reproductions of Kahlo's paintings and drawings are very sharp and of high quality…probably the best I've seen in any Kahlo book. Although this book is mostly biographical, there is some discussion of her paintings. Also included in this book is a selection of black & white photos and a few of her drawings. Highly recommend
this book to those just getting to know Frida Kahlo or those already familiar
with Kahlo but want something extra. Usually available on amazon.com, alibris.com or ebay.com (New & Used)
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Title: Frida Kahlo and Diego RiveraAuthor: Isabel Alcántara and Sandra Egnolff Publisher: Prestel Publishing (Pegasus Library) ISBN: 3791332759
("Flexi" Paperback, 2004) Content: 120 Pages, with Color & B/W Illustrations Size: 7½" x 9¾" Synopsis: This book is a very good introduction to the tragic love story of Frida Kahlo and her husband, the famous Mexican muralist and womanizer Diego Rivera. It presents an insight into their stormy relationship and how it affected her personal life and her art. If you are just getting acquainted with Frida Kahlo this is a great "Frida Kahlo 101" book. It's very well written and easy reading. There are several color illustrations of works by both artists as well as several black & white photos. Although several illustrations of their works are included, there is very little discussion of the works….this book is, for the most part, biographical. And, yes, as another reviewer on Amazon.com pointed out, there are a few typos in the text, and some of the sentence structure is a bit "unusual" and there are a couple of facts that aren't quite right…but just overlook that and you'll find this book very interesting and informative. Usually available on amazon.com, alibris.com or ebay.com (New & Used)
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Title: Frida Kahlo - The Camera SeducedAuthor: Elena Poniatowska with essay by Carla Stellweg Publisher: Chronicle Books, San Francisco ISBN: 0811802159
(Paperback, 1992) Content: 128 Pages, with 60 Black &White Photos Size: 9½" x 11½" Synopsis: This book contains 60 B&W photographs of the legendary Frida Kahlo taken by some of the most famous photographers of the time: Ansel Adams, Lucienne Bloch, Lola & Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Imogen Cummingham, Frida's father Guillermo Kahlo, Nickolas Muray and others. The photos range from early childhood to her last days. A few of the photos I had not seen before but most of the photos in this book can be found in other more recent books on Kahlo. Although many beautiful color photographs of Frida were taken beginning in the late 1930s, none of them appear in this book....everything is in B&W. In the beginning
pages of the book, Elena Poniatowska writes Frida's memoirs as though
she were Frida. At the end of the book, Carla Stellweg writes an essay
covering the high points of Kahlo's life and her turbulent marriage to
the famous Mexican muralist, Diego Rivera. In the back of the book there
is a detailed chronology as well as a description of each photograph.
The focus of this book is on the photographs. Although there are a few
B/W photos of Kahlo's paintings, not much is mentioned about her art. Usually available on amazon.com, alibris.com or ebay.com (New & Used)
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Title: Lola Alvarez Bravo - The Frida Kahlo PhotographsAuthor: Salomon Grimberg/Lola Alvarez Bravo Publisher: Society of Friends of Mexican Culture, Dallas, Texas (March 1992) ISBN 10: 0963100904
(Paperback) Content: 117 Pages, 50 B&W Photographs Size: 8½" x 9½" Synopsis: This book (catalog) was published to accompany the "Lola Alvarez Bravo Traveling Exhibition". The curator for the exhibition was Salomon Grimberg, a well known Kahlo "Guru" and author of several Kahlo books. The exhibition was held at three venues: 1) Barry Whistler
Gallery, Dallas, Texas (Sept - Oct 1991) Lola Alvarez Bravo was Mexico's foremost woman photographer and a personal friend of Frida Kahlo. Lola photographed Kahlo many time during the 1940s and 1950s. This book contains 50 black and white photos taken by Bravo…some not before seen in other books. Most of the photos in this book are of Frida but it also includes photos of some of her paintings and photos of "The Blue House" where Kahlo was born, lived and died. The 4 page "Introduction"
portion of this book is written by Salomon Grimberg. In it he describes
his association with Bravo and also provides commentary on some of Kahlo's
more famous works. Following the introduction is a 5 page interview with
Lola Alvarez Bravo. In this interview she tells of her fascination with
photographing Kahlo and their enduring friendship to the very end. One
of Bravo's most haunting photos in this book is of the deceased Kahlo
on her death bed.
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Title: Frida - Portraits of an IconAuthor: Margaret Hooks Publisher: Turner Publications and Throckmorton Fine Art, 2002 ISBN: 8-47506-564-3 (Hardcover) Content: 149 Pages of Text and 59 Photographs Size: 9 ½" x 12 ½" Synopsis: This book is entirely dedicated to photographic portraits of Frida Kahlo, NOT paintings by Kahlo. Sometimes sepia-toned and sometimes in grays, these photographs chronicle the turbulent life, events and death of Mexico's most famous women painter. The photos begin with her early childhood days and end with Frida on her deathbed. These photos were taken by the most notable photographers of the time: Imogen Cummingham, Edward Weston, Manuel Alvarez Bravo, one of Frida's loves Nickolas Muray, and Frida's father Guillermo Kahlo. In this book, the author includes an essay that describes how Kahlo's debilitating physical pain may have concealed her vivacious personality in some of the photos. Usually available
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Title: FridaAuthor: Luis-Martin Lozano (Editor) Publisher:
Bulfinch Press (October 2001) Content: 260 Pages; 220 Color and Black & White Illustrations Size: 12" x 13" Synopsis: This lush oversize volume is a complete survey of Frida Kahlo's work. With more than 200 reproductions of Kahlo's paintings, and extensive essays on her art as well as her life, Frida Kahlo is the definitive book on this celebrated Mexican artist. This is a quality book, from the paper and binding to the superior reproductions of Kahlo's paintings. This unique book presents a full range of Kahlo's work, including a number of rarely seen paintings from private collections. Throughout, photographs of Kahlo's life -- from childhood photos to portraits of the ailing but still vibrant artist taken near the end of her life -- help us to understand the magnificent personality that created these masterful artworks. The paintings, including her most seminal works, are shown in stunningly lavish reproduction; nine gatefolds allow the reader to examine in detail aspects of her larger pieces. Essays by three esteemed art historians and Diego Rivera illuminate her work for readers. This is one of the more expensive "Kahlo" books, about $85 new, but well worth the money for all of the illustrations. Includes several "close-up" illustrations of sections of paintings to reveal every detail right down to the brush strokes. You won't be disappointed by this book. New and good condition used versions of this book are available on Amazon.com and sometimes ebay.com for a reasonable price. This book is BIG and heavy so expect to pay extra shipping charges. The contents of this book are very similar to another book, "Frida Kahlo", of equal size by Helga Prignitz-Poda. It is also expensive at a suggested retail price of $125. One or the other of these books will do...you don't need both...unless you're a serious "Frida Fan" like I am..... Usually available
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Title: Frida Kahlo: The Brush of AnguishAuthor: Martha Zamora (Translated by Marilyn Sode Smith) Publisher:
Chronicle Books; 1990 Content: 144 Pages, 75 Color Plates of her works plus several Black & White Photos Size: 9" x 12" Synopsis: Nearly 40 years after her death, Kahlo is one of the most recognized and recognizable artists of her time. The themes of her life--poor health, pain, abortions, loneliness, depression--are also the themes of her art. The complexities of Kahlo's painful, joyful, and notorious life are well presented in this book. Despite the obvious affection for the subject, Zamora neither glosses over Kahlo's nonconformity nor tries to make a martyr of her. The book contains a collection of 75 color plates of the artist's original works. These 75 masterfully reproduced paintings, several equally remarkable duotone photographs, and descriptive text by Zamora, tell the story of Kahlo's intense and tragic life. Of particular interest because they comprise largely seldom-seen works in various Mexican collections, these plates represent the best collection now available of Kahlo's work. The text is easy to follow and gives a whirlwind tour of Frida's life, complete with recollections by friends and other anecdotes. Included is a chronology, list of illustrations and a selected bibliography. This book, in comparison, is the "Reader's Digest" version of the original Spanish version: "Frida: El Pincel de la Angustia". The original book has nearly four times as many pages….more photographs, paintings and text. Usually available
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2000 Paperback Edition
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Title: Frida Kahlo - An Open LifeAuthor: Raquel Tibol (Translated by Elinor Randall) Publisher:
University of New Mexico Press Content: Size: Synopsis: Over the years there have been numerous books written about Frida Kahlo. This one is unique in that it is written by someone who actually knew Kahlo and lived with her in the last year of her life… the renowned Mexican art critic and historian Raquel Tibol. This book presents facts gathered from medical records, letters, Kahlo's personal diary, personal interviews and Tibol's own personal recollections of her time with Kahlo. One plus for this book is that it is written in plain simple English…no need to keep the dictionary handy like for other Kahlo books I've read. Although the book has some interesting points, I was hoping for more. I felt there was too much information not really relevant to Kahlo….discussions of other artists, a history of art and a history of Mexico. The book is not written in chronological order and, without warning, drifts from one subject to another and then back again. I had hoped for more pages of personal interviews with Kahlo but there are few. Important periods in Kahlo's life are left out, i.e., the time she spent in the United States. Nonetheless, it's worth reading to get Tibol's point of view. This book was first published in Spanish in 1983 and then translated into English by Elinor Randall in 1993 and published in a hard cover edition. A paperback English edition was later published in 2000. Usually available on amazon.com, alibris.com or ebay.com (New & Used)
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Title: Kahlo: The Painter and Her WorkAuthor: Helgz Prignitz-Poda Publisher: Schirmer/Mosel
and Distributed Art Publishers, Inc Slipcase edition (October 15, 2004) Content: 261 Pages, 121 Color Plates, 54 Illustrations Size: 12.8 x 11.5 x 1.6 inches Synopsis: The first 70 pages
of text in this oversized book are divided into 5 sections: This edition is presented
in a beautiful stamped-linen, casebound box. The format, content and size of this book are very similar to the large Kahlo book by Luis-Martín Lozano. If you already have that book then I would say skip this one...it's pretty much the same. The suggested retail price for this book is $125.00 but you can find it on Amazon.com or Ebay.com for a lot less. This is a VERY heavy book so expect to pay extra for shipping. Usually available
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Title: Kahlo:
The Blue House:
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1995 Edition
1991 Edition
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Title: Frida KahloAuthor: Malka Drucker Publisher: University of New Mexico Press, Albuquerque, NM, Paperbound Edition (October 1995) Bantam Books, paperback
(1991) Content: 159 Pages, 8 B/W photos, 6 color illustrations of her paintings, a brief chronology Size: 5 ½ x 8 ¼ inches (Weight: 7.84 ounces) Synopsis: Tired of reading all the Kahlo biographies full of facts in a "documentary style" format..? Then this book is for you. This Kahlo biography, with a splash of Mexican history, presents an in-depth look at the private life of this famous Mexican painter in the style of a novel. This book is written for young adult readers and is very well written, well organized, easy reading and full of tidbits of information not found in other books. Once you start to read it you can't put it down. When you're finished you will know and understand the real Frida Kahlo. Highly recommend this book to readers of all ages. If you are looking for an in-depth discussion of her paintings you won't find it here. Not much is said about her paintings and there are only 6 small color and 3 black & white illustrations of her paintings and 6 black & white photos. In the back of the book there is a very brief chronology. Although this book
is old, both editions are still available on Amazon.com. The
1991 edition is available "used" and cheaper...less than $3.
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Title: 30 Frida Kahlo PostcardsPublisher: Taschen ISBN: 3-8228-9765-5
Size: 4 ½" x 6 ¼" Synopsis: This book contains postcards depicting 30 of Frida Kahlo's famous paintings. All are in full color with painting titles printed on the back in English, German and French. Cards are suitable for mailing or framing. This book also contains a brief one page biography in English, German and French. A great gift for a "Frida Fan". Usually available
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Title: Frida Kahlo - PostcardsPublisher: Chronicle Books (1991) ISBN: 0-8118-0039-3 Content: 22 Postcards Size: 4 ½" x 6 ¼" Synopsis: This book contains 22 postcards featuring 17 full-color popular works of art as well as 5 photographs of the artist herself. The compilation of images consists of self-portraits, still life, surreal scenes and black & white and color photographs. Painting dates, titles, size and medium are printed on the back of each card. Painting titles are in English and Spanish. Cards are 4 ½" x 6 ¼" and are suitable for framing.
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