Discover the great authors on Van Gogh’s bookshelf with Vincent’s Books: Van Gogh and the Writers Who Inspired Him. This fascinating volume examines the Dutch master’s passion for literature, from his early life to his final days. Van Gogh was an avid reader and refers to over 200 authors in his letters to his brother. From his time in the Netherlands to Paris and Provence, his work and ideas were guided by the books he read. Fiction, biographies, museum guides, and monographs all played a part in informing his paintings and values. This thought-provoking journey through Van Gogh’s interest in literature explores a dialogue between the books he read and the masterpieces he created, revealing a different aspect of his life.