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# 4.7/5 star rating from 179 reviews Top 1500 rank in Painting books Deeply researched 900+ pages Jackson Pollock: An American Saga

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## Summary

> 🎨 Unlock the chaotic genius behind America’s most iconic painter — don’t just admire art, live it!

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## Key Features

- • **Unrivaled Depth:** 900+ pages of meticulously researched biography that reveals the complex life behind Pollock’s iconic art.
- • **Cultural Context:** Explores not just Pollock but the entire American art scene, enriching your understanding of mid-century creativity.
- • **Collector’s Pride:** A used book in good condition that’s a must-have for any serious art aficionado or cultural connoisseur.
- • **Critically Acclaimed:** Boasts a stellar 4.7/5 rating, reflecting its impact on art lovers and professionals alike.
- • **Emotional Connection:** Offers raw, honest insights into Pollock’s struggles and relationships, making his art more relatable and profound.

## Overview

Jackson Pollock: An American Saga is a comprehensive, deeply researched biography that delves into the turbulent life and legacy of the legendary painter. With over 900 pages, it offers an honest portrayal of Pollock’s personal struggles, artistic breakthroughs, and the broader American art landscape, earning a 4.7-star rating from 179 reviewers. This used book in good condition is a prized addition for anyone passionate about art history and cultural insight.

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Review: An extraordinary biography - I have always liked and admired the work of the painter Jackson Pollock. When I see one of his paintings, I find it difficult to understand it, but its beauty overwhelms and moves me. While his work is amazing, I think that knowing the artist is a great step that helps to understand his art. This is a very long biography, but it is so deeply and carefully researched that I enjoyed every single page of it. I knew that Pollock had been a difficult person, but after reading about the difficulties, sadness, and troubles in his life, I feel a better connection and appreciation of his art. Unfortunately, his life as a child was not easy, and he always struggled with insecurity. Alcoholism, violence, and lack of empathy marked many years of his productive and unproductive life. Nothing is easy to understand in him. He was married to Lee Krasner, a painter as well, and who truly loved him, but it is difficult to conclude whether this love helped or ended up harming him.
Review: So proud I knew and studied with people like them who were there in New York when it ... - An incredible book. Leaves no stone unturned. Researched beyond belief. Besides the historical overview of American Art and its struggle to make its mark in the history of art, the book gives you these deep insights into Pollack's personality, his family, the different roles other artists and people played in his life, his life with Lee Krasner, his frustrations, his growth, his fame. It also takes you out to other parts of America where Pollack grew up, and you get this new landscape into your head, far away from New York where he painted and exhibited. The book is also written very well, a real page turner. It is extremely honest and describes Pollack and the people involved in his life in very open and realistic terms without any "hearts and flowers." It is extremely long but well worth the read especially if you are in any way connected or interested in art. I personally found it very close to my heart since the authors also discuss Ad Reinhardt and Jimmy Ernst, two of my old teachers from Brooklyn College in the late fifties. So proud I knew and studied with people like them who were there in New York when it "was all happening."

## Features

- Used Book in Good Condition

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #581,423 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #114 in Biographies of Artists, Architects & Photographers (Books) #1,034 in Individual Artists (Books) #1,506 in Painting (Books) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 179 Reviews |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An extraordinary biography
*by P***A on October 28, 2025*

I have always liked and admired the work of the painter Jackson Pollock. When I see one of his paintings, I find it difficult to understand it, but its beauty overwhelms and moves me. While his work is amazing, I think that knowing the artist is a great step that helps to understand his art. This is a very long biography, but it is so deeply and carefully researched that I enjoyed every single page of it. I knew that Pollock had been a difficult person, but after reading about the difficulties, sadness, and troubles in his life, I feel a better connection and appreciation of his art. Unfortunately, his life as a child was not easy, and he always struggled with insecurity. Alcoholism, violence, and lack of empathy marked many years of his productive and unproductive life. Nothing is easy to understand in him. He was married to Lee Krasner, a painter as well, and who truly loved him, but it is difficult to conclude whether this love helped or ended up harming him.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ So proud I knew and studied with people like them who were there in New York when it ...
*by E***R on April 20, 2016*

An incredible book. Leaves no stone unturned. Researched beyond belief. Besides the historical overview of American Art and its struggle to make its mark in the history of art, the book gives you these deep insights into Pollack's personality, his family, the different roles other artists and people played in his life, his life with Lee Krasner, his frustrations, his growth, his fame. It also takes you out to other parts of America where Pollack grew up, and you get this new landscape into your head, far away from New York where he painted and exhibited. The book is also written very well, a real page turner. It is extremely honest and describes Pollack and the people involved in his life in very open and realistic terms without any "hearts and flowers." It is extremely long but well worth the read especially if you are in any way connected or interested in art. I personally found it very close to my heart since the authors also discuss Ad Reinhardt and Jimmy Ernst, two of my old teachers from Brooklyn College in the late fifties. So proud I knew and studied with people like them who were there in New York when it "was all happening."

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great read
*by T***. on July 26, 2024*

This is probably the most detailed biography I've ever read. A methodical account of Pollock's inspirations, attempts, breakthroughs, successes, and failures, as well as the support he required along the way. The authors' central ideas are clearly expressed and usually supported by multiple recountings. Some conclusions seem a little shaky or rely only on one person's recollection 30 years later, so read it with a grain of salt. If you're a fan of Lee Krasner, please also read NINTH STREET WOMEN. Her portrayal in those two books couldn't be more different. An interesting example of authorial intent/bias.

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