Frida: A Biography of Frida Kahlo Paperback – October 1, 2002

I have been getting more into knowing Frida Kahlo’s life after years of only knowing her paintings and some snippets of her life. This is really a beautiful and raw written book regarding her as a person and then as an artist while giving you the context of what was happening historically wise during the time of her life. I highly recommend it if you are curious/a fan of Frida’s work.The book came in very good condition although used! I bought from the seller “LUXURYMERCHANDISE (Veteran Owned)” and besides two little tearing on the cover (barely noticeable) the book itself is in amazing condition!! In the picture you’ll see I have it wrapped in a book cover for extra protection (I bought the protection separately!)! The shipping was smooth and fast!

I am an avid reader. Not so much of biographies but I have read a ton of books. I would put this book in my top 20 for sure. The authors style is engaging and keeps you wanting to read. She clearly knows the art world and all about Frida and Diego. There are some photographs and then also illustrations of some of Frida's works. Best biography I have read ever.

Frida: A Biography of Frida Kalho is a great movie. Having read Le Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver plus Frida by Hayden Herrera I know this movie correctly follows the chronology of her life. The movie maker has used the Mexican setting beautifully in the shooting of this film. Understanding the meaning and the context of Frida's paintings the director has masterfully created "freeze frames" which replicate her paintings then made these come to life.Frida was a bright energetic person who suffered tragedy early in life. She was determined not to be forgotten, to overcome her circumstances and to live her life with spirit, with love, with art all around her and with true alegria. Her story is an inspiration.

One of my most favorite books of all time. I bought this because my sister saw her exibit somewhere. It peeked my interest and this story, this womans life is extrordinary. From beginning to end it throughly kept my attention. Her art her life story is both compelling and heartbreaking. You may not like her art but you have to read to understand where her art comes from. the pain the loves and her need to paint Wonderful. I only wish it had been on Kindle but I have admit I enjoyed turning real pages and placing this book among my treasured reads. You will love this book and its History of a Fragil womans life, loves and art.

I purchased this book as an art major undergrad for one of my classes. I've learned much about the tragedies that Frida Kahlo faced from this book, which delves deep into the nitty-gritty of the artist's life. Highly recommend for the artist who is also a history buff. You won't be disappointed! That being said, I gave it four stars because I felt that it dragged in certain aspects. Sometimes the author hyperfixated on certain parts of Kahlo's past. Overall, a pretty enjoyable read!

I love the movie and the book of the same name. I was delighted to learn I could get the actual biography the movie was based on. I've only started to read the book. Visualizing the events in the biography will be fun. I enjoyed the movie.

This biography of Frida Kahlo an important female artist was enjoyable to read. The biographer researched the life of the artist and has written a sensitive portrait of her life.

This is one my favorite books. I had a copy I lost years ago in a move and I never finished it. Now I get to see how it ends