Publisher ‏ : ‎ Natl Portrait Gallery Pubns (April 25, 2017) Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 25, 2017 Language ‏ : ‎ English Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 216 pages ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1855147556 ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1855147553 Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.8 x 0.9 x 11.3 inches This book was published in conjunction with an exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in the UK, focusing on the portrait works of Hodgkin. The depictions seen in the early portrait works of the 1950s evolved over more than 50 years, increasing in psychological depth. Even in abstract works that are not directly related to evoking specific people in specific situations, many show a connection to memories of people and friends. This book traces the relationships with various friends and people through major works collected from public and private collections around the world. It includes texts by Paul Moorhouse, the exhibition curator, introducing Hodgkin's unique approach, with keywords such as portraits, subjects, methodology, and the role of memory, as well as a chronology and commentary on individual works. This is an interesting book that examines the development of Hodgkin's paintings, centered on portraits, from the beginning in 1949 to his later years. The interior condition of the book is good. It is protected by a plastic cover. There is some dust on the spine.