Yale University Press - Edward Hopper: A Life - Hardcover

This hardcover biography by Louis Shadwick examines the life and work of American artist Edward Hopper. It is for readers interested in Hopper, art and the personal and historical contexts behind his paintings.

Key Features

• New Research: Draws on major archives and newly discovered sources to reassess Hopper’s life and art.
• Life and Work: Traces Hopper’s career from youth and obscurity to fame, connecting his art with ideas of American identity and the American dream.
• Personal Story: Explores Hopper’s life and his turbulent relationship with painter Josephine Nivison Hopper, using records from her life with Edward, many presented for the first time.
• Illustrated Account: Includes more than 100 colour and black-and-white images.

Specifications

• Author: Louis Shadwick
• Format: Hardcover
• Publisher: Yale University Press
• Publication Date: 2026-11-24
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 16.5 x 4.1 x 23.9 cm (6.5 x 1.6 x 9.4 in)
• Weight: 953 g (33.6 oz)
• EAN: 9780300263787
• Erscheinungsdatum: 24.11.2026