Offers a tidy lesson in not just getting more from art, but more from life itself . . . lucid and revealing . . . Gompertz is at his bestMichael Prodger, The Times
Art can amaze us into changing our minds. This remarkable book teaches us howEs Devlin
Highly engaging and thought-provokingPhilip Hook, author of Breakfast at Sothebys
By going straight to the essence of each one's work, Will Gompertz provides a fluent and refreshing introduction to the way art can enable us, in the most unexpected ways, to see the world anewMichael Peppiatt
Gompertz insightfully explores the processes and personalities of a remarkable roster of artists . . . effortless prose and laser focus on the communicative potential of art make this a worthwhile readJames Woods Marshall, Library Journal
Thorough and diverse . . . Gompertz's illuminations of artists' lives and minds are accessible and full of valuable information. This is an exhilarating resource for personal growth, a consciousness-raising exploration for artists and art lovers, and an asset for anyone interested in the who, what, and why of great artworksBooklist
Gompertz doesn't have it in him to be boringThe Times
Will Gompertz is the best teacher you never hadGuardian
He is a natural communicator whose passion for art is expressed with wit and verveSir Nicholas Serota, Chair of Arts Council England
Hugely accessible . . . writes about difficult things without letting on that they are difficultIndependent on Sunday on What Are You Looking At?
