A captivating and definitive account of the final days of Van Gogh's life and the incredible story of what followed. Divided into three parts, the book first examines the
eventful days from the artists' departure from the asylum in Saint-Remy and arrival in Auvers until
the shooting which brought his life to an end. During this time Van Gogh completed
70 paintings in 70 days. The second part
delves deeper into the story of the artist's death, which has intrigued both experts and the public for years, revealing
little-known stories and uncovering overlooked accounts.
We then follow the story of how Van Gogh subsequently rose from relative obscurity to international renown and ultimately fame as
one of the most recognisable and popular artists in the world. Leading Van Gogh specialist Martin Bailey writes with insight and intelligence, bringing these fateful days to life with colour and character as well as historical expertise, capturing the real sense of a tragic but meaningful life truly lived.