The Lives of Lucian Freud: Fame 1968 - 2011

William Feaver’s monumental biography offers an unmatched portrait of the painter Lucian Freud. Drawing on decades of close observation, Feaver traces Freud’s art alongside his chaotic personal life. The book reveals the intensity, obsession, and discipline behind Freud’s work. Feaver avoids mythmaking, instead presenting a complex, often troubling figure. Rich with detail and insight, the biography doubles as a study of artistic process. It is definitive, demanding, and deeply illuminating.