Magnificent Obsessions
Lydia Yee
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Magnificent Obsessions
by Lydia Yee
Published
Mar 20, 2015
Publisher
Prestel
Pages
272
ISBN-13
9783791381527
ISBN-10
3791381520
Description
Throughout history artists have collected objects for professional and private reasons. Picasso, for example, collected African and Oceanic art; Walker Evans amassed a huge collection of postcards depicting ordinary Americans; and Matisse was an avid collector of exotic textiles and furniture. This book takes a look at the private collecting habits of modern and contemporary artists including Arman, Peter Blake, Hanne Darboven, Edmund de Waal, Damien Hirst, Howard Hodgkin, Martin Parr, Hiroshi Sugimoto, Andy Warhol, Pae White, Martin Wong and Danh Vo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Magnificent Obsessions?
This edition of Magnificent Obsessions has approximately 272 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Magnificent Obsessions?
For most readers, Magnificent Obsessions typically takes between 5h 40m and 3h 47m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 68,000 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 4h 32m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 10 days • Estimated word count: 68,000 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Magnificent Obsessions?
The estimated word count for Magnificent Obsessions is approximately 68,000 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Magnificent Obsessions?
Magnificent Obsessions was written by Lydia Yee.
When was Magnificent Obsessions published?
The publication date for this specific edition is Mar 20, 2015. The original work may have been published on a different date.