Victor Pasmore (1908-98) was one of the most significant artists of his generation. For the first time, this book explores the artist's rich and varied career through the prism of his own writings. Fully illustrating his most important works, it presents a 'first-hand' account of the development of a body of work that ranges from painting and sculpture to town planning. Pamore's extensive correspondence with Ben Nicholson throws new light on his approach to abstraction, while personal writings from his time spent in Malta describe his experimentation with printmaking techniques and his involvement with surrealism. With unique access granted to the artist's personal archives, this engaging survey is an essential read for enthusiasts and newcomers to Pasmore alike. Alastair Grieve is a reader in the history of art, University of East Anglia, Norwich.
