Picasso. The Real Family Story

Already published in France, Spain, and Germany to wide acclaim, this book presents an insider´s portrait of Pablo Picasso, the women in his life, and the Picasso family. The author, Picasso´s grandson Olivier Widmaier Picasso, spoke extensively with relatives, friends, and contemporaries of the artist, and discovered unknown information about Picasso´s life. Correcting previous portrayals of the artist which have been highly critical of his personal relationships and treatment of women, this book offers a balanced and sensitive account of his life. Olivier Widmaier Picasso - whose grandmother was the artist´s muse and lover Marie-Therese - answers allegations about everything from the artist´s sexuality and relation to money and politics, to the feuding over his estate, and the author´s own handling of the artist´s legacy. This compassionate, penetrating biography, which includes never before published family photographs, offers a unique perspective as it explores both sides of the coin that is fame and talent