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Pigeon's luck
by Vladimir Tretchikoff
Product Group: Book
Publisher: Collins (1973)
ISBN: 000211335X
EAN: 9780002113359
Unknown Binding: 283 pages
SKU: 43420
Condition: Collectable Like New
Comments: THE HARDBACK BOOK! GIFT QUALITY. THE UNABRIDGED 1ST EDITION. COLLINS, 1973. WITH TERRIFIC PHOTOGRAPHS. HARDCOVER BOOK WITH GILT LETTERING, DUST JACKET AND PAGES ARE FINE. RAPID SHIPPING. GREAT PACKAGING. WITH FREE TRACKING. PRIORITY AIR MAIL.
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what a find!
Rating  (5)
Date: 2000-04-17
11 out of 11 customers found this reveiw helpful
Written by Tretchikoff, this book is a wonderful insight into his establishing years as a painter. It reads like an action novel, following his life and times in Singapore when the Japanese invaded, and his subsequent harrowing escape. Separated from his wife and child for many years only adds to the tragedy of his situation. All the while he paints, and the inspiration for some of his most famous works, including the 'Chinese Girl', comes from this period of his life spent in Asia.Eventually he finds his family and settles in South Africa,at the same time establishing himself as a very successful painter. This is an action, drama, and romance novel all rolled into one, and what makes it great is that its all true. If you're a fan of Tretchikoff and of all things kitcsh this is a must for the bedside table. I read in in two days and cannot recommend it enough. What a find!.....And yes, there are pictures.
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