The Harmonic Poem, Vincent Dumestre Piacere Dell'amore

Vincent van Gogh’s letters are frequently admired for their exceptional literary quality, but there is no extended critique of this aspect of his writing. Addressing key constellations of metaphors and ideas, The Letters of Vincent van Gogh shows the remarkable imaginative coherence underlying the painter’s correspondence and charts van Gogh’s evolving conception of himself as an artist.

So much to read, so little time? This brief overview of Helter Skelter tells you what you need to know—before or after you read Vincent Bugliosi and Curt Genry’s book.

While not strictly classifiable in the traditions of Tin Pan Alley (á la Berlin or Jerome Kern, his later influence) or operetta (á la Victor Herbert), pianist-composer and producer Vincent ‘Millie’ Youmans is nonetheless rated a highly talented and original songwriter – if an indifferent producer andhopeless businessman. He was born in New York on 27th September 1898 and his father, a milliner by trade, hoped that his son would follow him into that trade. However, from an early age Vincent’s greater interest in the piano became obvious and to finance more advanced studies in his chosen instrument he first took employment as a salesman for a finance company in Wall Street.