A forthcoming book, Lulu in New York and Other Tales, has more than a little connection to Louise Brooks. The book,
features an image of the actress on the cover.
From the publisher: "American Artist Max Ferguson’s paintings often feature solitary figures,
brooding atmospheres, and urban landscapes whose narrative and
cinematic qualities hint at hidden stories, secrets, and conversations
waiting to happen. Writer Robert Power’s fiction of longing and
resolution, alienation and loving, provide the perfect voice to give
life to Ferguson’s mysterious paintings. Lulu in New York and Other Tales brings their work together in a unique collaboration.
Lulu in New York and Other Tales presents an exquisite and beautifully crafted volume of sixty stories from Power, inspired by paintings from throughout Ferguson’s career. Some of the pictures, like Chess Players and Interiors lend themselves to whimsical or heart-rending conversations. Others, such as Woman in Bath, Subway, and Billy’s Topless have violence and menace simmering at their core. Other paintings that inspire tales of reflection, reminiscing on love both lost and found.
Binding Ferguson’s paintings and Power’s storytelling together is a shared appreciation of the nuances, agonies and ecstasies, complexities and delicacies, of the human condition. The result is a lushly produced book that is at once powerful and beautiful, and will appeal to both art and short story lovers."
Max Ferguson is an American artist best known for his realistic paintings of vanishing urban scenes in and around New York City. His work has been widely exhibited in such venues as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the British Museum. Robert Power lives in Melbourne. His other books include Meatloaf in Manhattan and Tidetown.
Lulu in New York and Other Tales is due out in July, though there will be an earlier release party in New York City in May at the famous Strand bookstore.
Lulu in New York and Other Tales presents an exquisite and beautifully crafted volume of sixty stories from Power, inspired by paintings from throughout Ferguson’s career. Some of the pictures, like Chess Players and Interiors lend themselves to whimsical or heart-rending conversations. Others, such as Woman in Bath, Subway, and Billy’s Topless have violence and menace simmering at their core. Other paintings that inspire tales of reflection, reminiscing on love both lost and found.
Binding Ferguson’s paintings and Power’s storytelling together is a shared appreciation of the nuances, agonies and ecstasies, complexities and delicacies, of the human condition. The result is a lushly produced book that is at once powerful and beautiful, and will appeal to both art and short story lovers."
Max Ferguson is an American artist best known for his realistic paintings of vanishing urban scenes in and around New York City. His work has been widely exhibited in such venues as the Metropolitan Museum of Art and the British Museum. Robert Power lives in Melbourne. His other books include Meatloaf in Manhattan and Tidetown.
Lulu in New York and Other Tales is due out in July, though there will be an earlier release party in New York City in May at the famous Strand bookstore.
LULU IN NEW YORK AND OTHER TALES
Wednesday, May 24th
6:30 - 9:30 pm
828 Broadway
New York
In conjunction with the book launch,
there will be an exhibition of Max Ferguson paintings.
SOLO EXHIBTION
May 4 - May 27
37 West 57th Street
New York
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