The 1-Hour Van Gogh Book
Volume 1 of Secrets of Van Gogh, by Liesbeth Heenk
An unpretentious and accessible introduction to Van Gogh's life and work, written for the art lover who has little prior knowledge of Van Gogh and doesn't have the time to read longwinded biographies with endless footnotes.
The book brings to life the art and personality of Vincent van Gogh: how he made his masterpieces, how he struggled to become a successful artist, how his illness impacted his work, and what happened to his large collection of paintings after he died.