The Hockneys, 9781800316669
Paperback
Ordinary family, extraordinary stories, creative freedom, and the Hockney legacy.

The Hockneys

never worry what the neighbours think

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  • Paperback

    288 pages

  • Release Date

    31 January 2022

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Summary

The Hockneys: An Extraordinary Family Portrait

‘Never Worry What the Neighbours Think’was the philosophy that Kenneth Hockney used to inspire his children David, one of the world’s greatest living artists, and siblings John, Paul, Philip, and Margaret to each choose their own route in life.

The Hockneys is a never before seen insight into the lives of the family by youngest brother John,from growing up in the Second World War in Bradfordto their diverse lives acro…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781800316669
ISBN-10:1800316666
Author:John Hockney
Publisher:Legend Press Ltd
Imprint:Legend Press Ltd
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:288
Release Date:31 January 2022
Weight:480g
Dimensions:3mm x 23mm x 16mm
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Critics Review

“Promises to examine the close and complex relationships between the family members, as well revealing more about the life of one of Britain’s best-loved artists.” – Guardian

“As a memoir of family, of place, and of making the best under wartime and financially challenging circumstances, it is a reminder that - as hoary as it sounds, love does compensate for a lack of material goods, and it binds us long after we have flown our parents coop for the wide world.” –Observer“A charming account.” –Telegraph“Promises to examine the close and complex relationships between the family members, as well revealing more about the life of one of Britain’s best-loved artists.” –Guardian

About The Author

John Hockney

John Hockney is a storyteller by profession, a writer, and a musician. He migrated to Australia in 1968 but has retained strong ties with his large family. His brother is world renowned artist David Hockney and over the years John has acquired an unusual collection of artworks reflecting the remarkable range of David’s work.

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