Billion Dollar Painter: The Triumph and Tragedy of Thomas Kinkade, Painter of Light
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| Rating | : | 4.21 (900 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1602862443 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 296 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-29 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The unbelievable true story of artist Thomas Kinkade, self-described Painter of Light,” and the dramatic rise and fall of his billion-dollar gallery and licensing business.
Justin Michaels said Interesting read about a highly successful artist with a fatal flaw that can speak to all of us.. I picked up this book because I knew very little about Thomas Kinkade, the man, though, like everyone else, I had seen his work everywhere from calendars to coffee mugs. I had read he claimed to be a Christian and had heard the rumors that he had committed suicide, which shocked me. Written by G. Eric Kuskey, a man who claimed to be his friend and business associate for 16 years, I thought the book might bri. "Five Stars" according to ethel r. horne. it was good reading. the book was just like new.. An accurate depiction of a force of nature. An interesting business case study and a fascinating biography. The artist's essence is accurately captured, neither the perfect man his fans expected nor the conniving huckster his detractors tried to portray. Kinkade was many things, but never a hypocrite, as he was often accused of being. His faith and love for his family were genuine and unfailing. But he was, as he would say, a man of clay feet who woul
Eric Kuskey worked intimately with Thomas Kinkade and his company for over fourteen years and remained friends with him until his death. He is currently the co-founder and owner of a Los Angeles-based agency representing celebrity and contemporary consumer brands.Bettina Gilois has won the Humanitas Prize, and Black Reels Best Screenplay for Glory Road. She has written for Jerry Bruckheimer, an
She has written for Jerry Bruckheimer, and in addition to writing books and screenplays, she blogs about art and life for the Huffington Post.. Eric Kuskey worked intimately with Thomas Kinkade and his company for over fourteen years and remained friends with him until his death. About the AuthorG. He is currently the co-founder and owner of a Los Angeles-based agency representing celebrity and contemporary consumer brands.Bettina Gilois has won the Humanitas Prize, and Black Reels Best Screenplay for Glory Road