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Painting As a Pastime Hardcover – July 2, 2013

by Winston S. Churchill (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 332 ratings
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The perfect antidote to his 'Black Dog', a depression that blighted his working life, Churchill took to painting with gusto. Picking up a paintbrush for the first time at the age of forty, Winston Churchill found in painting a passion that was to remain his constant companion. This glorious essay exudes his compulsion for a hobby that allowed him peace during his dark days, and richly rewarded a nation with a treasure trove of work.
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    July 2, 2013
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    5.4 x 0.6 x 7 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1906509336
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One of the most famous political figures of the twentieth century, Sir Winston S. Churchill (1874-1965) was also a well-known historian, biographer, and writer. Among his many books are A History of the English-Speaking Peoples (in four volumes), The World Crisis, 1916-1918 (two volumes), and The Second World War (six volumes). Churchill was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953 "for his mastery of historical and biographical description as well as for brilliant oratory in defending exalted human values."

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Unicorn Publishing Group (July 2, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 96 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1906509336
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1906509330
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.4 x 0.6 x 7 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 332 ratings

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I watched an interview with former President George W. Bush saying how this essay made him realize he wanted to paint. As an illustrator my whole life, I hadn’t considered painting until recently. I read this book and it inspired me much as it did the former president! I loved it. It was an easy read as it’s more of an essay than a book and it was shipped to me quickly which I loved.
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Rosalie
5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring Book
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2020
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Of course Winston Churchill was only one of the greatest people who ever lived. And, boy, can he write! He expresses himself beautifully here and in his other writings.
I gave this book to my artist aunt who had stopped painting because she was going through an emotional time. This book inspired her to start painting again.
Thank you, Sir Winston!
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Jane Grif
5.0 out of 5 stars Painting as a Pastime
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2024
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The book is in wonderful shape. I am only part way through the book. So far, it is all I hoped it would be.
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Jane R.
5.0 out of 5 stars Easy Read
Reviewed in the United States on December 20, 2020
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The book can easily be read in one or two sittings. It targets the English aristocracy. Learning to see the world through painting is a main topic. The idea is that painting can be a productive outlet for anyone at any level of training.
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David Lee
4.0 out of 5 stars Terrifically cool
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2021
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I know that Churchill is a justifiably controversial figure. Nevertheless, it is my belief that he possessed a unique genius. His love for painting is a large part of his personal history. As a painter myself, I acknowledge that his work could be hit and miss in terms of artistic achievement. Still many of his landscapes reflect a profound understanding of the art form, while at the same time maintaining his status as an ardent hobbyist. It’s a worthy quick read for visual artists and Churchill admirers, like me.
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Rebecca L. Simon
5.0 out of 5 stars Product as advertised, fast shipping.
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2022
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As a fan of Winston Churchill, I was blown away to find this little gem in my local library - had to have a copy of my own and, happily, found this one on Amazon. In relatively good condition and arrived soon after order.
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Christine S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing!
Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019
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It is amazing to read Winston Churchill’s words and thoughts. I was disappointed that there were none of his paintings in the book. I did enjoy it very much.
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3.0 out of 5 stars This is a nice little book
Reviewed in the United States on April 30, 2016
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This is a nice little book. I have a personal ambition to read all of Churchill's published works - I'm about half way through. I am also a painter, so when looking for Churchilliana on the internet I found this book and bought it. In fact by mistake I bought two copies, but that's OK because it will make a nice gift for someone. It's a good essay to introduce rank beginners to the idea that painting might be a nice pastime. My wife said it was beautiful. I can see why. It is written with great panache and has some words of Wisdom. It is useful to someone who struggles in the face of lack of recognition to maintain a painting practice, because it reminds us of what painting is for and what we can get out of it other than a career. It doesn't contain anything useful technically for a trained painter, though Churchill's words about the process of painting are not wrong - you couldn't do it if you didn't somehow 'ge't the process that he describes. It has only one picture - that is the cover painting which is really nice and reminds me of Corot or someone like that. It is a very nicely bound book and attractive in its printing etc, but I was rather disappointed. It is a very slight example of Churchill's oeuvre. I imagine he dashed it off to make a few quid when he was out of office. I am a great fan of Churchill's writing, but this really belongs as one of a "collected essay/article" volume, rather than as a stand alone book. I think it was a good publishing venture, because it would be a nice little earner.
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patrick pollei
5.0 out of 5 stars Small book, but very inspiring
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2014
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I saw where George W. Bush was influenced by this book to paint. I thought I would get it expecting a much bigger book, because Churchill wrote it. I was very surprised to find it to be a small book that most people could read in a couple of hours. That aside, it is a very inspirational book that really does make you want to pick up the paints and canvas and create something. Because Churchill was a writer, having won the Nobel prize for literature, he can say more in one sentence than most people can say in many pages. But it's his passion and true joy in the process of creation that comes out in this book. Totally self taught he believes that anyone can paint and ultimately find the one hobby that will give them a lifetime of happiness.
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JPints
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this book
Reviewed in Canada on February 24, 2023
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It will make you want to paint with oils
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Peter Courtley
5.0 out of 5 stars A pioneering and practical guide to mindfulness...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 23, 2023
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...before the phrase was popularised. Considering the extreme pressures that Churchill endured during his life, he found something of great personal use and support, with the additional outcome of some pretty good artworks. Great little book written in a direct but intimate way.
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Antonio Cobelo
5.0 out of 5 stars Recomendable para aficionados a la pintura... o a la fotografía
Reviewed in Spain on August 30, 2019
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Churchill que manejaba bien el inglés y que era un buen pintor aficionado, escribió este librito para contar qué y por qué le gustaba pintar. El resultado es un texto que se lee de un tirón, en el que reflexiona sobre los beneficios que se obtienen de pintar como pasatiempo, especialmente en lo tocante a cómo se cambia la forma de ver, de mirar y, por lo tanto, de disfrutar de la pintura de los grandes maestros y, sobre todo, de lo que uno tiene alrededor. Por ello, en mi opinión, es muy recomendable para los aficionados a la fotografía (Como es mi caso).
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M. Atallah
5.0 out of 5 stars Très bon livre
Reviewed in France on August 1, 2013
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Une facette peu connue de Churchill qui ne nous explique pas ce qu'est la peinture en tant que Hobby ou comment peindre mais pourquoi c'est important et ce qu'il en a retiré.
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Palla
5.0 out of 5 stars 素人画家には面白い
Reviewed in Japan on February 22, 2015
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英語ですが難しい英語ではありません。素人画家にはわが意を得たりです。
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