David Hockney by David Hockney. First edition in hardcover London 1976 by Thames & Hudson. Editor: Nikos Stangos. Extensive introductory essay by Henry Geldzahler, curator Twentieth Century Art of MoMA, New York. In good condition with dustcover. This cover has two slight damages as seen on the photo's. 23 x 27 x 3 cm. 312 pages. 1665 gr. David Hockney, born in 1937 and died recently, is widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful artists. 'David Hockney by David Hockney' is written by Hockney himself after twenty-five hours of taped conversations with the editor Nikos Stangos, This book offers both an intimate autobiography and a comprehensive survey of his work, reproducing nearly all of his paintings, prints, and drawings (434 illustrations, including 60 in colour). Structured chronologically, the book traces Hockney's journey from his childhood in Bradford to California, where works such as 'A Bigger Splash' became icons of modern art. In his essay, Henry Geldzahler captures Hockney's enduring appeal, observing that his art is inseparable from his personality.