Iain pears author iain pears was born in 1955, educated at wadham college, oxford and won the getty scholarship to yale university. Iain george pears born 8 august 1955 is an english art historian, novelist and journalist. Books by iain pears authors like iain pears what should i read next register for free to build your own book lists. Not had for an art dealer who thinks selling paintings is the most unpleasant part of his job. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Feckless british art expert jonathan argyll the titian committee, 1993 should have known it was all too easy when the arthur m. The main characters of this biography, non fiction story are. Pears and his wife currently lives in oxford, united kingdom. Iain pears jonathan argyll has just sold a minor titian to an american museum for a highly inflated price. Iain pears has also written a novel series that features an art historian, jonathan argyll. The novel is introduced by a murder the happened in 17th century. Iain pears is the author of the bestsellers an instance of the fingerpost, the dream of scipio, stones fall, and arcadia, and a novella, the portrait, as well as a series of acclaimed detective novels, a book of art history, and countless articles on artistic, financial and historical subjects.
Iain pears first book was published in 1988, which was entitled the discovery of painting. The bernini bust by iain pears paperback reprint 1999. Iain pears books list of books by author iain pears. He is the author of seven detective novels, a book of art history and countless articles on artistic, financial and historical subjects, and three novels, an instance of the fingerpost, the dream of scipio and the portrait. Before writing, he worked as a reporter for the bbc, channel 4 uk and zdf germany and correspondent for reuters from 1982 to 1990 in italy, france, uk and us. His italian artworld romps have titles like the bernini bust and the raphael affair. Jonathan argyll has finally done something righthes sold an overpriced titian to a wellendowed museum in l. An elegant and amusing book, perfect for those who love a clever puzzle. And while he awaits his friends, argyll himself may be the next victim. Please email us if you would like further information or if you would like us to send you a picture of the book. Iain pears is a journalist and art historian with a doctorate in art history from oxford. Like the sneaky art dealer whom argyll suspects of smuggling a bernini bust out of italy.
His first novel, the raphael affair 1991, introduced jonathan argyll, a detective art historian who works with the italian art squad. The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1991, and was written by ralph leighton. Listen to the complete jonathan argyll art history mysteries book series. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the bernini bust.
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He studied at wadham college, oxford, graduating with a bachelor of arts ba degree, and at wolfson college, oxford. Pears was born on 8 august 1955 in coventry, england. It wasnt very long and didnt have nearly enough about bernini himself, but the mystery is solid, the prose is witty and moves you briskly along, and the main characters argyll and flavia are both good protagonists. Iain pears is the author of the bestsellers an instance of the fingerpost, the dream of scipio, stones fall, and arcadia, and a novella, the portrait, as well as a series of acclaimed detective novels, a book of art history, and countless articles on artistic, financial and. Pdf the bernini bust book jonathan argyll free download. See all books authored by iain pears, including an instance of the fingerpost, and the raphael affair, and more. Like his popular art history mysteries, iain pears s erudite historical novels are as well researched and intricately plotted as they are suspenseful and colorful.
Click to read more about the bernini bust by iain pears. Iain pears born 1955 is an english novelist who often draws on his expertise as an art historian to craft literary mysteries. A jonathan argyll and flavia di stafano art history myster. Fortunately, reports about the smuggled bernini, together with an attempt on jonathans. Below is a list of iain pears books in order of when they were originally released. Iain pears is an english art historian, novelist and journalist. Search for library items search for lists search for contacts search for a library. A bust of pope pius v is smuggled out of italy by a california museum owner and subsequently he is murdered. Iain pears is the author of the bestsellers an instance of the fingerpost, the dream of scipio, stones fall, and arcadia, and a novella, the portrait, as well as a series of acclaimed detective novels, a book of art history, and countless articles on artistic. Pdf tuva or bust richard feynmans last journey book by.
The figure is cardinal antonio barberini, the younger brother of the pope urban viii. Aside from the murder, the mystery of the bernini bust was another clever puzzle that made this yet another great installment in iain pears mystery series. Buy the bernini bust by iain pears online at alibris. The bernini bust book by iain pears 8 available editions. The bernini bust by iain pears 10 editions first published in. Design by jake morrissey hardcover book bernini borromini rome the genius in the design by jake morrissey hardcover book bernini borromini rome. Though the flashback to historical intrigue barely 50 years old is something of a novelty for pears the bernini bust, 1994, etc. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 272 pages and is available in paperback format. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The bernini bust by iain pears overdrive rakuten overdrive. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. The bernini bust art history mystery pears, iain on.
The first edition of the novel was published in january 1st 1992, and was written by iain pears. Moresby museums agent, james langton, popped up out of the blue to buy the titian whose sale jonathan was hoping to broker. But as he awaits his cheque in the californian sunshine, trouble erupts. Iain pears books list of books by author iain pears thriftbooks. He is the author of many books, including the bestselling an instance of the fingerpost and the dream of scipio. Author of the bernini bust, the bernini bust, giottos hand, the portrait, the raphael affair, death and restoration, an instance of the fingerpost, the dream of scipio.
With 1998s the instance of the fingerpost, his first break from the artcentered jonathan argyll series, pears evoked the most rapturous praise of his career. Aside from the murder, the mystery of the bernini bust was another clever puzzle that made this yet. Free download or read online the bernini bust pdf epub jonathan argyll series book. His first novel was the raphael affair, published in 1990. Jonathan argyll, pearss the titian committee endearingly incompetent british art historian and art dealer in rome, falls into a large sale of a lesser. Jonathan argyll art history mysteries free book with 30. Iain pears has a wife with who they are blessed with children.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Author of the bernini bust, the bernini bust, giottos hand, the portrait, the raphael affair, death and restoration, an instance of the fingerpost, the dream of scipio iain pears open library donate. He was educated at warwick school, an allboys public school in warwick. Author iain pearss complete list of books and series in order, with the latest releases. He is the author of numerous works, including seven detective novels in the jonathan argyll series, a book of art history, and the new york times bestselling. The bernini bust by pears, iain and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Buy the bernini bust by iain pears from waterstones today. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1. Clever italian arthistory crime series featuring scholar and dealer jonathon argyll, from the author of the bestselling masterpiece an instance of the fingerpost. He has worked as a journalist, an art historian and a television consultant. The six other novels in the series include the titian committee 1992, the bernini bust 1993 and the immaculate deception. Robust, professional packaging and tracking provided for all parcels. Free download or read online tuva or bust richard feynmans last journey pdf epub book. The bernini bust has 8 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Iain pears at the 2015 edinburgh international book festival. Mail on sunday delightfully pursued and narrated puzzle.
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