Gerald Jones Bonfire of the Vanderbilts: Scholar's Edition Hardcover Book

From the awardwinning author of Cliffords Spiral and Harry Harambees Kenyan Sundowner. This specialscholars courseware editionofThe Bonfire of the Vanderbilts includes the full text of the novel, along with the authors research whitepaper "Deconstructing the Scandalous Narrative ofThe Baptism," which appeared in the Fall 2016 issue ofThe Journal of Art Crime. Also included in the endmatter are rare photographs from the private collection of the painters family and links to related audiovisual supplementary materials, including the recording of the authors presentation on theThe Baptismto the American Art Council of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. In 1892 Paris, Julius Stewart paintedThe Baptism, a Vanderbilt family scene that contains an embarrassing secret. In the novel, art historian Grace Atwood becomes obsessed with the painting and its hidden clues for reasons that have more to do with her personal ghosts. Either her doting husband is trying to make her think shes crazy, or she really is in the early stages of dementia."I must say, I am impressed with your sleuthing, your imagination and your ability to weave a story. Your theory is fascinating, and I personally would be quite excited if any piece of it proved true."Carson Joyner Clark, biographer of painter Julius Stewart"Alva Vanderbilt Belmont would be very grateful to you for researching a Vanderbilt family painting as will all the family. And as I do. Historians keep us alive!"Margaret Hayden Rector,... | Gerald Jones Bonfire of the Vanderbilts: Scholar's Edition Hardcover Book