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Book Synopsis: Award-winning storytellers Mary M. Talbot and Bryan Talbot’s full-color graphic novel Armed with Madness presents a new perspective on the 1930s Paris art scene from neglected artist, feminist icon, and influential surrealist Leonora Carrington. Reluctant muse and feminist champion—heiress, rebel, refugee—and perhaps the last of the great surrealist artists, Leonora Carrington played many roles in her long and extraordinary life. Exchanging her privileged upbringing in prewar England for the more exciting elite of Paris’s 1930s avant-garde, she comes to rub shoulders (and more) with the likes of Pablo Picasso, Man Ray, and Salvador Dalí after embarking on a complicated love affair with Max Ernst. But the demons that have both haunted and inspired her work are gathering, and when the world goes mad with the outbreak of war and the Nazi invasion, Leonora’s own hold on reality collapses into a terrifying psychotic episode of her own. Eventually fleeing war-torn Europe, she emerges into a new and richly creative life in Mexico City, establishing herself as a prodigious painter, writer, and advocate of women’s rights.
Armed with Madness, from the acclaimed partnership of Mary and Bryan Talbot, celebrates the life and career of a truly remarkable artist and woman.
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Discover the captivating world of surrealist artist Leonora Carrington with Armed With Madness: The Surreal Leonora Carrington Book. Award-winning storytellers Mary M. Talbot and Bryan Talbot take you on a breathtaking journey through the 1930s Paris art scene, offering a fresh perspective on this neglected artist, feminist icon, and influential figure. Immerse yourself in the colorful illustrations and gripping narrative that brings Carrington's extraordinary life to the forefront.
As you delve into the pages of this full-color graphic novel, you'll witness Carrington's transformation from a reluctant muse to a feminist champion. Her rebellious spirit and refusal to conform to societal expectations make her an empowering figure for women around the world. Through her encounters with legendary artists such as Pablo Picasso, Man Ray, and Salvador Dalí, Carrington's story pulsates with the energy and creativity of the avant-garde Paris in the 1930s.
But the true depth of Carrington's tale lies in the demons that both haunted and inspired her work. As the outbreak of war and the Nazi invasion plunge the world into madness, Carrington's own grip on reality begins to falter. Experience the harrowing journey of her terrifying psychotic episode, a testament to the tremendous struggles she faced in a tumultuous world.
As the chaos of war engulfs Europe, Carrington finds solace and a newfound sense of creative freedom in Mexico City. Her artistic prowess explodes, establishing her as a prodigious painter and writer. Not only did Carrington leave behind a profound artistic legacy, but she also became a vocal advocate for women's rights, blazing a trail for future generations.
Armed with Madness, created by the acclaimed partnership of Mary and Bryan Talbot, invites you to celebrate the life and career of this truly remarkable artist and woman. Dive into this mesmerizing graphic novel and be inspired by Carrington's resilience, creative genius, and unwavering spirit. Explore the surreal chaos and breathtaking beauty of her world today.
Join us in honoring Leonora Carrington's legacy - Get your copy of Armed With Madness: The Surreal Leonora Carrington Book now!
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