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Contrapposto, (Hardcover)
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Contrapposto is a moving and very funny novel about allies and art, and what it means to be an artist.
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- NATIONAL BESTSELLER - THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW EDITORS' CHOICE - A sweeping novel about friendship, love, and the lifelong pursuit of art from Dave Eggers, the award-winning, bestselling author of The Circle, A Hologram for the King, and The Eyes & the Impossible Glorious and captivating, with Eggers' signature humor and precision, Contrapposto tells a big and big-hearted story that counter-positions exquisitely the pain and exhilarations of love and the creative impulse. I loved this novel. --Lily King, author of Heart the Lover In this satisfyingly old-school novel, an artist tries to find his place, and hold onto his spark, in a world that values fads and flash. . . . Contrapposto is an earthy, warm return to form . . . . To call the book 'moving' would be a smelly cliché, so let's say undulating, with both despair and hope. --Alexandra Jacobs, The New York Times Book Review Cricket Dibb, born on the American prairie, has no particular prospects or ambitions until, in grade school, he realizes he can draw. He soon meets a girl, Olympia Argyros, one year older, who is captivating and brilliant and far more worldly. Recognizing his talent, she convinces him to deface, with profound vulgarity, a popular playground. Under her direction, he does it willingly, already in love, and thus begins a sixty-five-year entwining between Cricket and Olympia, encompassing friendship, working partnership and love affair. Together they go to art school--an experience of dubious value--and then navigate the art world for the next fifty years, together and apart. Contrapposto is a moving and very funny novel about allies and art, and what it means to be an artist. All through their lives, Cricket sees Olympia as his soulmate and destiny, and while she is always his champion, romantically her eyes are always seeking something--and someone--else. Their love changes over the decades, but their commitment to each other, and their search for meaning in the making of art, never wanes. The novel spans the globe, from New York to Thailand, Indiana to Paris, and follows Cricket and Olympia through sickness and health, war and death. The novel is a wild and beautiful examination of the rules and market forces of the art world, but chiefly it's about two friends who believe they can change that world, and bring new meaning to it, if only they can start their own movement, dodge charlatans, remain open-eyed and open-hearted, avoid going mad, avoid dying young of rare cancers, stay true to their ideals, and never tire of beauty. Not easy, but not impossible, either.
| Book format | Hardcover |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Fiction |
| Genre | Literature & Fiction |
| Publication date | June, 2026 |
| Pages | 432 |
| Subgenre | Literary |
| Series title | No Series |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Edu focus | Art & Humanities |
| Awards won | Newbery Medal |
| Is collectible | N |
| Character | Cricket Dib, Olympia Argyros |
| Binding type | Case Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 6.20 x 1.50 x 9.20 in (15.7 x 3.8 x 23.4 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 1.45 lb (660 grams) |
| Bisac subject heading | Fiction |
Who Should Buy?
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Art Students
Ideal for art students studying classical techniques and the concept of contrapposto in figure drawing and sculpture.
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Curators and Historians
Provides valuable insights for curators and historians interested in the evolution of art and human poses throughout history.
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Art Enthusiasts
A must-have for art enthusiasts keen on understanding the nuances of form, balance, and movement in art.
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Casual Readers
Not suitable for casual readers seeking light reading, as it focuses heavily on art theory and critique.
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Answer: The main themes include friendship, love, the challenges of being an artist, and the search for meaning in art.
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- NATIONAL BESTSELLER and EDITORS' CHOICE from The New York Times Book Review.
- A sweeping narrative exploring friendship, love, and the pursuit of art.
- Features captivating characters, Cricket and Olympia, navigating the art world for sixty-five years.
- Combines humor and precision to present a heartfelt examination of love and creative impulses.
- Spans diverse locations, from New York to Paris, emphasizing the global nature of art.
- A celebration of staying true to ideals and the enduring power of beauty.
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