Sacre Bleu A Comedy d’Art
Sacre Bleu A Comedy d’Art by Christopher Moore, published by HarperCollins on April 3, 2012, is a vibrant exploration of art and mystery set in late nineteenth-century Paris. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The narrative revolves around the enigmatic circumstances surrounding Vincent van Gogh’s death, as his friends, Lucien Lessard and Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, embark on a quest to uncover the truth behind the artist’s tragic fate and his obsession with a particular shade of blue.
Readers will find a rollicking tale filled with intrigue, adventure, and a rich tapestry of art history. The story features special printed map endpapers and includes over two dozen masterpieces of art, enhancing the immersive experience. As the characters navigate the surreal art world, they encounter a blend of humor, passion, and the supernatural, all while delving into the complexities of creativity and the mysteries that surround it.
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A rollicking tale that features special printed map endpapers and more than two dozen masterpieces of art throughout the book, SacrÉ Bleu is better than a day at the museum!
It is the color of the Virgin Mary’s cloak, a dazzling pigment desired by artists, an exquisite hue infused with danger, adventure, and perhaps even the supernatural. It is . . .
SacrÉ Bleu
In July 1890, Vincent van Gogh went into a cornfield and shot himself. Or did he? Why would an artist at the height of his creative powers attempt to take his own life . . . and then walk a mile to a doctor’s house for help? Who was the crooked little “color man” Vincent had claimed was stalking him across France? And why had the painter recently become deathly afraid of a certain shade of blue?
These are just a few of the questions confronting Vincent’s friends—baker-turned-painter Lucien Lessard and bon vivant Henri Toulouse-Lautrec—who vow to discover the truth about van Gogh’s untimely death. Their quest will lead them on a surreal odyssey and brothel-crawl deep into the art world of late nineteenth-century Paris.
Oh lÀ lÀ, quelle surprise, and zut alors! A delectable confection of intrigue, passion, and art history—with cancan girls, baguettes, and fine French cognac thrown in for good measure—SacrÉ Bleu is another masterpiece of wit and wonder from the one, the only, Christopher Moore.
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