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When he mother was worn out from caring for her five sisters, her father gave her lessons in brushwork and color. When polio kept her bedridden for nine months, drawing saved her from boredom.When a bus accident left her in unimaginable agony, her paintings expressed her pain and depression ­ and eventually, her joys and triumphs.Again and again, Frida Kahlo turned the challenges of her life into art. Now Jonah Winter and Ana Juan have drawn on both the art and the life to create an insightful, playful tribute to one of the twentieth century¹s most influential artists. This is the Spanish language version of this book. ... Read more

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beautiful book, esp for adults
i got this when my son was around 2.5 or 3 years old. it's a very beautiful book and he enjoyed it, but he had a lot of questions about about the magical, mystical parts and frida's emotions that maybe could have been answered better if he were a little older. i guess i'd say this is a book i enjoy more than he does at this stage. still glad that i bought it, though.

Opening the eyes of young children
My son and I went to a restaurant that it is full of Frida's paintings.He did not like Frida's face expressions in the paintings and said: "that woman is very angry". This book helped my son to understand how artists paint their own reality and in Frida's case, she showed her physical pain in her paintings (it was easy to understand for him how he also chooses specific colors when he paints, and those colors represent his emotional stage).It was a good conversation starter for my son and me (he is seven) about how life can be very hard for some people, but still they can get the best out of it - including such colorful paintings as a result of a difficult life and physical pain.I recommend it to all parents that want to show to their young children the strength of women, the art of women, and the importance of expressing yourself in art forms.I

Spanish Version
I own the Spanish version of this book, and I love it.So do all my students - I teach Preschool Spanish (ages 3-6). My 5 year old daughter is an artist and she loves the vivid colors and imaginative characters that follow Frida through her life.The children I teach do not know Spanish, but they are able to look at the pictures and understand the story.They regularly request this book and enjoy looking for the 'spooky' characters. ... Read more

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Desde 1942 y hasta 1954, ano de su fallecimiento, Frida Kahlo llevo un diario del que alcanzo a cubrir 171 folios con texto e ilustraciones en color. Se trata de un cuaderno empastado en piel, en cuyo dorso aparece la inscripcion Poems (poemas). Con la imagen en el espejo: el autorretrato literario de Frida Kahlo explora el reflejo de la pintora sobre su Diario, especialmente durante su ultima etapa, en la que destaca 1953, el ano de la amputacion de su pierna derecha, de la gran operacion quirurgica, como lo llamo la propia Frida. Existen numerosos estudios acerca de la obra y la vida de la pintora, pero ninguno de ellos habia tocado su interioridad como se consigue ahora. La presente edicion incluye los folios mas expresivos del Diario, actualmente custodiado en una caja fuerte en la Casa Azul, museo de la artista. ... Read more

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A tribute to Frida Kahlo, the artist and the person, this flamboyantly decorated ArtBox explores, through images and words, the soul of one of the world's most renowned and fascinating artists. The lavishly decorated box contains a 48-page book with 55 color and black-and-white images, ten notecards and colored envelopes tied with a ribbon, and a milagro, a traditional Mexican charm. ... Read more

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a tasteful gift box
This sturdy box makes a lovely gift, and one that will be useful long after the blank note cards have been used. It contains 10 cards that consist of 5 designs: 2 are paintings, one a self-portrait in bright colors with birds on her shoulders, and "Two Nudes in the Jungle", in earth tones. 3 are photographs; a portrait of her at age 24, another is the color photo that graces the box cover, and the third a marvelous black and white study of Frida with Diego Rivera, and this is the only card that is not repeated in the enclosed booklet. The envelopes are also nice and come in terra-cotta and deep yellow, and the cards are tied with a ribbon and a little milagro (amulet) of a hand.

There is a pocket on the inside of the box cover, that holds a 48 page booklet, which is interesting for its small size; it is filled with photographs, a handful of paintings and sketches, along with some words from her diary, and a short but concise biography.
This makes an excellent gift for a Frida Kahlo fan, or any art lover who likes to write notes.

A woman of courage and strength...
This has been a staple gift that I always keep in my mind when trying to get a present for a woman of courage and strength.It's an elegant box of cards/book that I discovered in the 1990's and my box (now devoid of the cards) has served as a safety box for important things.

A great gift for an art "aficionado"
This makes a very nice gift for the art lover who has everything. The presentation is exquisite and captures the very essence of Frida Kalho. Inside the book-shaped box, one will find an excellent booklet retracing her life,somewhat in the style of her journal, with lots of collage-likeeffects. The ratio of text to image is oustanding. Along with the bookletis a set of stationery featuring pictures of Frida Kalho and reproductionsof some of her paintings tied with a ribon, holding a "milagro"or Mexican charm. This last detail, along with the red and gold Mexicanfolk border around the box really spell out care, quality and a will todepict as accurately as possible the profile of one of the most intriguingartists of the century.

Extremely pleased with this purchase of concise history .
This is a concise history of Frida Kahlo and her life.You can put her intriguing artwork along side of her life stories.Very good bargin. ... Read more

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THIS EDITION IS INTENDED FOR USE IN SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES ONLY. A thorough and riveting biography of the Mexican painter. Beginning with Kahlo's birth, the reader is taken on a 48-page journey through the trials and tribulations of one of the early 20th-c ... Read more

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Get This Book!
I can't emphasize how much I learned from this book and how interesting it was.I have read several children's books on Frida Kahlo and this one is the best.I'm hoping to read the books in the series about other artists too.Very, very good. ... Read more

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An illustrated selection of more than eighty important letters by the Mexican artist to friends, fans, family, politicians, and her chief love, Diego Rivera, reveals Kahlo's feelings about her art, politics, and the numerous tragedies she suffered. IP. ... Read more

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Get to know the real Frida Kahlo
This book contains a collection of more than eighty important letters and other documents written by the Mexican artist Frida Kahlo to friends, fans, family, politicians and lovers.These letters, written between 1924 and 1948, presents another kind of self-portrait revealing Kahlo's inter most personal feelings about her art, politics, tragedies and events in her life.This book also includes poems by Kahlo, her lecture analyzing her award winning painting "Moses" and an essay about her husband, the famous Mexican muralist Diego Rivera. The book begins with a 3 page chronology. There are only a few illustrations of sketches in this book and only one photograph of Kahlo. There are no illustrations or discussion of her paintings.The letters have been reproduced in their original format as much as possible, to include her own "Spanglish" language, other foreign words and the profanities which she often used.This book is recommended reading if you want to get to know and feel the emotions of the real Frida Kahlo.

Good Addition to your collection
If you enjoy reading about Frida Kahlo this is a great addition. The letters are kept in their original format as well as possible. The book is easy to read and laid out beautifully. It is insightful in ways that other biographical books have not been so far. If you love Frida Kahlo this is a great book to purchase. ... Read more

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Like a tiny bird in a big city, Frida Kahlo feels lost and lonely when she arrives in San Francisco with her husband, the famous artist Diego Rivera. It is the first time she has left her home in Mexico. And Frida wants to be a painter too.

But as Frida begins to explore San Francisco on her own, she discovers more than the beauty, diversity, and exuberance of America. She finds the inspiration she needs to become one of the most celebrated artists of all time.

Me, Frida is an exhilarating true story that encourages children to believe in themselves so they can make their own dreams soar.

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You, Frida
This is a fantastic book for peaople of all ages.The text is very simple, and written for children, but the images are so beautiful that an adult can really enjoy this book. ... Read more

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This best-selling book, now available in an attractive flexi format, reveals the story of two creative geniuses whose important contributions to twentieth-century art were equaled by the public’s fascination with their tumultuous romance.

This captivating book delves into the forces that shaped Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera’s lives and art, and made them important painters in their own right. Elegant reproductions of their best-known works and historical photographs illustrate the thoughtful text, which explores the political, social, and cultural upheaval that was at the center of their relationship. What emerges is a portrait of the artists, the tension between their love for each other and their commitment to their work, and the indelible legacy of paintings, murals, and words they left behind. ... Read more

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Great Intro into the Life of Kahlo & Rivera
This book is a very good introduction to the tragic love story of Frida Kahlo and her husband, the famous Mexican muralist and womanizer Diego Rivera. It presents an insight into their stormy relationship and how it affected her personal life and her art. If you are just getting acquainted with Frida Kahlo this is a great "Frida Kahlo 101" book. It's very well written and easy reading. There are several color illustrations of works by both artists as well as several black & white photos.Although several illustrations of their works are included, there is very little discussion of the works....this book is, for the most part, biographical.And, yes, as another reviewer on Amazon.com pointed out, there are a few typos in the text, and some of the sentence structure is a bit "unusual" and there are a couple of facts that aren't quite right...but just overlook that and you'll find this book very interesting and informative.

Beautiful
This is a wonderful short collection of color prints and includes an account of the lives of two great artists, troubled though they were. For art lovers who don't love spending a fortune on their art books, this volume is a natural. I highly recommend it.

FRIDA KAHLO AND DIEGO RIVERA
This book gave me a glimpse into Frida's life, the turmoil she must have constantly felt to love a man whose weakness was all women. I could almost feel her thoughts through the author's words.
The ending brought me to tears.I wish I knew her.Once I started reading, I couldn't put this book down!thank you for a glimpse into Frida and Diego's lives.

Errors, Typos - Poor quality - Photo selection good.
I'm baffled that a book can be published with so many typos and gross errors.Frida's name is even misspelled "Kahalo" in one place.It states her tragic accident happened on "17 December 1925" which it did not (it was September) and it says this twice.On the very next page it shows her diary entries discussing her pain from the injuries, the entries are dated October 1925 and on.I mean it's really distracting and totally unacceptable.Sentences were incomplete and you are left rereading and looking for the rest of the statement.Some of the sentences just didn't make any sense. I ended up reading with a pencil in hand to make corrections.As for the actual bio info, I agree it's interesting, but Frida and Diego were unquestionably fascinating people even in poorly written text.Thankfully I checked this out from our public library.I would NOT recommend this book to anyone.Get another bio from a different publisher.One that is reputable, responsible and does good work.I give it two stars for photo selection.

Does Life imitate Art?
This book provides better than average insight into lives of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera.While people are now eagerly awaiting the Fall 2002 Selma Hayek movie on Frida, this book does provide some background into the world of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera. If you are unfamilar with these artists this book would be a good place to start. ... Read more

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Published in its entirety, Frida Kahlo's amazing illustrated journal documents the last ten years of her turbulent life. These passionate, often surprising, intimate records, kept under lock and key for some 40 years in Mexico, reveal many new dimensions in the complex personal life of this remarkable Mexican artist. The 170-page journal contains the artist's thoughts, poems, and dreams-many reflecting her stormy relationship with her husband, artist Diego Rivera-along with 70 mesmerizing watercolor illustrations.

The text entries, written in Frida's round, full script in brightly colored inks, make the journal as captivating to look at as it is to read. Her writing reveals the artist's political sensibilities, recollections of her childhood, and her enormous courage in the face of more than 35 operations to correct injuries she had sustained in an accident at the age of 18. This intimate portal into her life is sure to fascinate fans of the artist, art historians, and women's culturalists alike. ... Read more

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Diario Personal de Frida Kahlo...en español
Este libro contiene una copia facsímile del diario personal de Frida Kahlo (1907-1954) escrito por su propia mano en español, seguido por copias de cada pagina con comentarios explicativos y traducciones en inglés. El diario, el cual estuvo oculto al publico en México durante varias décadas, cubre los últimos 10 años de la vida de la artista, cuando se hallaba en medio de muchos problemas físicos y emocionales. Entre otros tópicos, escribe sobre su niñez, sus opiniones políticas y su relación con su marido, el pintor Diego Rivera. Con su colorido texto y esbozos, así como ilustraciones y retratos más elaborados, el diario es una pieza artística por derecho propio.

TIMELY CONSIDERING THE OVERDUE COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION NOW ON DISPLAY IN THE CAPITAL OF MEXICO
Interesting that Calderon now opens a space for a comprehensive display of Kahlo's works in the capitol city, considering the great differences in the politics they espouse so ardently. It is like Rockefeller hiring Diego Rivera for a mural in Manhattan, and scandalized sees Marx and Lenin within!

But such wonders are beyond me, and humbly and happily and gratefully let us receive this excellent facsimile with transcription and commentary of this diary maintained by Frida Kahlo in the final decade of her proud though tormented life. Carlos Fuentes, the famous Mexican novelist contributes one commentary, paired with an introduction by Kahlo scholar Sarah Lowe. Then follows a reporduction of each page of the diary, each page of which we see clearly from Kahlo's own hand, unlike the dubious and revisionist Reagan Diaries recently released. Following the diary pages, each page is then transcribed, commented and put into context very thoroughly. COmprehensive chronologies, bibliogrpahies and indices complete this excellent edition useful to any scholar or Frida fanatic.

Let me note that I received today the second edition, published in September of 2001, and that I have the Spanish edition, which I find more direct and useful than straining to peer through the dim gauze of someone else's transalation of Kahlo's own words. Highly recommended. Deeply and truthfully moving, as everything which falls from the hand of Frida.

It's a great book and it has so much detail about a master.
Frida was more than an artist, she was a woman who knew what she wanted and how to get it. Her only downfall was that she had deep doubts inside her most inner self and shared it with very few.

I guess we all do, but she always wanted people to think she was though when in fact she was very fragile. ... Read more

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Frida Kahlo's steely, steady gaze draws us into her strange and beautiful world in these 12 iconic paintings from the surrealist master. She created her own unique, rich visual language combining elements of classical European surrealism, Latin American Catholic imagery, and pre-Colombian Native American symbols. Both sensual and stoic, her captivating self-portraits have made Kahlo one of the most admired and influential painters--and heroines--of the twentieth century.

Drawn from museums and collections all over the world, the paintings in the Frida Kahlo 2011 Wall Calendar are 12 of Kahlo's most provocative and well-loved paintings, including Self-Portrait with Cropped Hair, Self-Portrait with the Portrait of Doctor Farill, The Little Deer, and Los Dos Fridas. ... Read more

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When Frida Kahlo died in 1954, her husband Diego Rivera asked the poet Carlos Pellicer to turn her family home, the fabled Blue House, into a museum. Pellicer selected some paintings, drawings, photographs, books and ceramics, maintaining the space just as Kahlo and Rivera had arranged it to live and work in. The rest of the objects, clothing, documents, drawings and letters, as well as over 6,000 photographs collected by Kahlo over the course of her life, were put away in bathrooms that had been converted into storerooms. This incredible trove remained hidden for more than half a century, until, just a few years ago, these storerooms and wardrobes were opened up. Kahlo's photograph collection was a major revelation among these finds, a testimony to the tastes and interests of the famous couple, not only through the images themselves but also through the telling annotations inscribed upon them. Photography had always been a part of Kahlo's life-her father Guillermo Kahlo was one of the great Mexican photographers at the beginning of the twentieth century-and her collection constitutes a roll call of great photographers: Man Ray, Brassai, Martin Munkacsi, Pierre Verger, George Hurrel, Tina Modotti, Edward Weston, Manuel and Lola Alvarez Bravo, Gisele Freund and many others, including Kahlo herself. It is likely that many of the unattributed photographs in the collection were taken by her, though we can only be sure of the few that she decided to sign in 1929. Frida Kahlo: Her Photos allows us to speculate about Kahlo's and Rivera's likes and dislikes, and to document their family origins; it supplies a thrilling and hugely significant addition to our knowledge of Kahlo's life and work. ... Read more

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Kahlo Photography collection
I borrowed this book from the local college library to check it out.I find it a great book of photos -black and white and sepia . Along with written articles before each section. 401 photographs. I am ordering my copy today. ... Read more

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Una de las pintoras mas aclamadas del siglo XX, figura mitica creada por si misma, centro de una esfera que incluia amigos como Leon Trostky y Nelson Rockefeller. Frica Kahlo se ha convertido en un simbolo universal y Hayden Herreras nos invita a descubrir su impresionante vida a traves de esta biografia que ha inspirado el guion cinematografico de la pelicula Frida. ... Read more

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Abrams' new Art Ed Books and Kits provide everything children need to make art using the approaches of world-renowned artists. Each kit includes material to emulate whatever the artist actually uses or used. In addition a 24-page full-colour book provides a biography of the artist, with colour reproductions of his or her work, and photographs of the artist at work. An 8-page activity book provides easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions to help children create their own masterpieces. With Art Ed Books and Kits, children not only learn about each artist, they can learn to paint like them, too. ... Read more

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Art Ed Kits are fabulous!
We homeschool and I found this kit to be a wonderful tool for teaching art at home to our pre-teen and teen children.It has all the essential tools, information and supplies all for one really great price in a box!At pre-teen and teen ages they need some more substantial learning in art and this has it all!

I am very impressed with the items, price and value!

Two thumbs way up! ... Read more

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These are lovely
These stickers were purchased as a "filler" to get my total up to $25 so I didn't really expect much.

Each sticker is about 1.5" W x 2" H, printed on fairly heavy stock, brightly colored and excellent representations of Frida Kahlo's art. I was going to use them to seal envelopes, but I like them so much I'm just keeping them to look at for awhile.

Great sticker art for the price
I used this lovely sticker book stickers to make some very nice blank cards.I used a dark cardstock (dark green, black, dark blue, dark pink) and was able to make 16 cards.A very practical and multiple use item!A nice item for Kahlo fans.
Great price.I'd like to see a little more variety in this book, and a little more color.These are nice stickers but the theme and color palette are pretty uniform not representative of this artists colorful and rich portfolio.

Stickers-Great Item
I am a big fan of Frida. The stickers are a perfect addition to my collection.

Be sure you use the "look inside the book" feature
It will show you half of the collection of stickers in this little booklet. The stickers are lovely, but I would have preferred different choices from Frida's paintings. Not bad for the price, though - they'd be a nice addition to a birthday card or as an enclosure with a book of Kahlo's art. ... Read more

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A magnificent visual book in full color with over 150 photos and notes about the making of the major feature film by the award-winning director (The Lion King, Titus) about one of the most famous artists and feminists in the twentieth century, starring Salma Hayek and Alfred Molina, coming from Miramax Films.

This is the true story of Frida Kahlo and her husband Diego Rivera, the larger-than-life painters who became the most acclaimed artists in Mexican history and whose tempestuous love affair, landmark journeys to America, and outrageous personalities made them legendary. Filmed mainly in Mexico, the movie traces Frida's life from her unbridled high school days to her death at age 47.

This vivid book includes production notes, details on cinematography, set and costume design, and visual effects, music, notes by director Taymor, interviews with the cast, excerpts from books about Frida, reproductions of artwork, a historical timeline, and background sketches on the real figures portrayed in the movie. ... Read more

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Frida
Because of this amazing book, I started a journey through Mexico that has changed my life.The life of Frida Kahlo inspired me to learn Spanish, change my teaching postion, and start a non-profit organization.Rarely does a novel infuse itself into one's consciousness, motivating social change.Thank you Ms. Herrera for this priceless treasure.

Beautiful Book with Invaluable Content
Of all of Newmarket's wonderful series of Pictorial Moviebooks, this one is my favorite.The sidebars identifying many of the "real people" who appear in the film are helpful, but the best part is the side-by-side comparison of the paintings & the moments in Frida's life which inspired them.The wedding sequence is especially illuminating: the scene from the shooting script, the stills of Frida [Salma Hayek] examining herself in the mirror in her lace wedding gown, & the picture of the actual wedding painting all combine to reveal Frida's essential self-invention.

If you loved this film, you will definitely want THIS book which supplements BOTH the film & the Herrera biography.

A must for anyone who loved the moive
This book is a visual feast! Great photos and stories
behind the making of the moive...
A must for anyone who loved the moive .

Butno mention or photo ofLila Downs???
Did I miss it??

Her fabulous singing is a vitual part of the film!!
I still gave the books five stars....but what gives??

Fun to simply page through
Enhanced with an informative Foreword by Kayden Herrera and with introductions by Julie Taymor and Salma Hayek, Frida: Bringing Frida Kahlo's Life And Art To Film is a superb companion title to Julie Taymor's electrifying and artistic movie "Frida", showcasing the true story of Frida Kahlo and Diego Rivera, the Mexican painters whose acclaimed work and passionate love affair distinguished them during the twentieth century. Featuring full-color photographs on virtually every page which illustrate the screenplay text, as well as interviews with cast and crew members and production notes, Frida is fun to simply page through, a highly recommended addition to academic film libraries, and is a "must-have" acquisition for admirers of the movie celebrating one of the twentieth-century's most remarkable female artists. ... Read more

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Frida Kahlo: Photographs of Myself and Others comprises a cache of rare and never before-published materials from the Vicente Wolf Collection. Few artists have fully captured the public's imagination with the power of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. As an incomparable artist, political activist, and the wife of celebrated muralist Diego Rivera, Kahlo's life was alternately joyous and tragic. This astonishing collection brings together portraits of Kahlo by such luminaries as Manuel Alvarez Bravo, Tina Modotti, Julien Levy, and Lucienne Bloch as well as snapshots of Frida and Diego at work and at home. Selections from the collection have been featured in the major exhibition, Frida Kahlo, organized by the Walker Art Center and later shown at the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. This book presents a fresh and captivating look at the iconic artist, her exuberant husband, and their coterie of famous friends. ... Read more