{"title":"Rose Boyt","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelve into the evocative world of \u003cem\u003eRose Boyt\u003c\/em\u003e, an author known for her unique and insightful narratives. Her work typically straddles the genres of \u003cstrong\u003eBiography \u0026amp; Memoir\u003c\/strong\u003e, offering readers an intimate glimpse into complex characters and thought-provoking stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBoyt's mastery in weaving personal reflections with rich storytelling is evident in books like \u003cem\u003eNaked Portrait\u003c\/em\u003e. This collection is perfect for those who appreciate a captivating blend of reality and artistic expression. Her writings often explore the intricacies of human relationships and the profound impact of personal experiences, making her a beloved figure among readers who cherish depth and authenticity in literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEngage with \u003cstrong\u003eRose Boyt’s\u003c\/strong\u003e works to experience stories that are both intensely personal and universally relatable, inviting you to ponder on life's delicate complexities as seen through her discerning lens.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"naked-portrait-by-rose-boyt-9781035024926","title":"Naked Portrait","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Hypnotic and propulsive'\u003c\/em\u003e – The Sunday Times\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Thrilling'\u003c\/em\u003e – The TLS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Compulsive'\u003c\/em\u003e – The Observer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNothing had been discussed, I just assumed I would be naked. I got undressed and asked him what he would like me to do. He said it was up to me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eNaked Portrait\u003c\/em\u003e, Rose Boyt explores her complicated relationship with her beloved father, Lucian Freud, drawing on a diary she kept while sitting for him and which she found five years after his death. Enthralled by his genius, she remembered as uncontentious and amusing all the extraordinary stories he told her to keep her entertained in the studio, but the shock of the truth is profound when she looks back. What emerges is her compassion and love not just for herself as a vulnerable young woman but for the man himself, in all his brilliant complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Packed to the rafters with wisdom and insight, this immersive account of being the child of a genius is, itself, a work of art'\u003c\/em\u003e – Frances Wilson, The Telegraph 'Books of the Year'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'Beyond the father-daughter dynamic is an evocative tale of coming of age in London in the 1980s, one marked by grief, bad boyfriends, sexual compromises and camaraderie. So much life worth telling, out beyond the shadows of great men'\u003c\/em\u003e – Hettie Judah, The Times Literary Supplement\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'The unexpected miracle of the book is its emotional complexity'\u003c\/em\u003e – Claire Dederer, The Guardian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Macmillan Publishers New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46671181578476,"sku":"9781035024926","price":32.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781035024926.jpg?v=1752810689"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/rose-boyt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}