Book an object of beauty by steve martin

Its got a super sexy dust cover, thick and creamy, with slick raised lettering that looks like it was cut out. Lacey yeager appears on new yorks art scene as a clever, funny young sothebys intern. Steve martins novel has all the ingredients for wicked satire but ultimately fails to. An object of beauty by steve martin, romance, art novel. The first edition of the novel was published in november 23rd 2010, and was written by steve martin. Throughout her climb she collects information, men, art, and eventually money. Steve martin finds his muse in an object of beauty martin is best known for his comedy, but hes also a writer, a grammywinning bluegrass artist and a serious art collector. An object of beauty, which tells the story of boom and bust in the. Buy a cheap copy of an object of beauty book by steve martin.

It made me feel completely stupid about art, and yet i still loved the book. An object of beauty is the story of lacey yeager, a young woman who is determined to succeed in the new york art world. An object of beauty is narrated by a man called daniel franks, though his full name is daniel chester french franks martin cant resist a gag. And yet the premise of the book steely hearted girl from smalltown america makes it big by buying up art and selling it at a vast profit. An object of beauty by steve martin books made into. Steve martin has such a precision in his writing, weaves such an atmosphere, even. Her story is told by daniel, a friend and art writer, who is quietly jealous of laceys numerous boyfriends. His film credits include father of the bride, parenthood, the spanish prisoner, and bringing down the house, as well as. Steve martins new novel, an object of beauty, is a tale set in the manhattan art world that draws from decades of personal observation. An object of beauty, steve martins latest novel about new york citys. Steve martin finds his muse in an object of beauty november 29, 2010 martin is best known for his comedy, but hes also a writer, a grammywinning bluegrass artist and a.

An object of beauty by steve martin book cover, description, publication history. The object of beauty masquerades as a social satirea sort of bonfire of the vanities, updated to cover the recent bubble in contemporary artbut really the book is a just a. I love steve martins an object of beauty for the same reasons i love the novels of edith wharton. Its about a doomed heroine who seeks to make her fortune and.

Lacey yeager is young, captivating, and ambitious enough to. Steve martins latest cd, rare bird alert, has received raves from critics, fans and players alike. Steve martins artworld dud the comedians 92nd street y debacle further endeared him to fans, but his new. Steve martin books list of books by author steve martin. Steve martins latest novel is a smart and funny guide to the new york art scene. The nyc art world, seen through the eyes of its most impartial constituents. What was delightful about actorwriter steve martins novella, shopgirl, was its timeoutoftime quality, which rendered it both quaint and universal. Steve martins novel, an object of beauty, is itself an object of beauty. Quicklet on steve martins an object of beauty rakuten kobo. If this is a hard cover, the dust jacket may bemissing.

But even though people were ostensibly there to listen to mr. This book allows those of us who are definitely uncool, and perhaps some cool guys too, a visit into the rarified world of art dealing and collecting. Lacey yeager is young, captivating, and ambitious enough to take on the notoriously demanding art world of new york city. An object of beauty by steve martin fantastic fiction. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 304 pages and is available in hardcover format. An object of beauty by steve martin, paperback barnes. An object of beauty, steve martin the selfish book club. Lacey yeager is young, captivating, and ambitious enough to take the nyc art world by storm. Critics admired steve martin for being a renaissance manafter all, there are few comedians and actors who are also serious and successful writers. An irresistible look at the glamour and subterfuge of new yorks art world, from bestselling author and hollywood star steve martin. She starts as an auction assistant, then on to a gallery, and finally to her goal of gallery ownership. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. He is most famous for his standup comedy and his happy feet. Martin cunningly mixes the work of real artists with those of his own invention.

Writer, performer, and comic steve martins third novel, an object of beauty grand central, takes us deep inside the busy, comely, amoral. But in the case of steve martin, author of an object of beauty, an emmy, grammys, a very successful career as a comedian and actor, and two excellent books of fiction, not to mention. Lacey yeager is young, captivating, and ambitious enough to take the new york city art world by storm. Theres another object of beauty, lacey yeager, who uses her physical allure and wit to propel herself upward in this world. She is a charismatic character yet a very odd one to have emerged from the imagination of steve martin. The actor also collects art which he writes about in his new book, an object of beauty, which tells a. Steve martins third fiction book, an object of beauty following the novellas shopgirl and the pleasure of my company, applies his nowfamiliar gentle, wry touch to the life of a young. Book discussion an object of beauty by steve martin. At the beginning of steve martins novel an object of beauty, the narrator, an art critic, says his youthful. Lacey yeager, the art dealer antiheroine of martins book, will do just about anything to get ahead in her field. Steve martin, author of an object of beauty an object of beauty. An actor, comedian, musician and author, martin somehow manages the incredible feat of being a master of all trades.

For other people named steve martin, see steve martin disambiguation. Martins conquest of the publishing world is not a new one, but with his. Steve martin is a legendary writer, actor, and performer. Steve martin is not just a talented comedian and hollywood movie star. Hes won emmys for his television writing and two grammys. And most agreed that an object of beauty, more than a simple comic tale, is both a smart satire and a serious novel of manners. An object of beauty book by steve martin thriftbooks. The main characters of this fiction, art story are. Steve martin s novel, set in the world of highstakes art dealers and collectors, is a paean to new york city. Martin shares his ample knowledge of laceys profession and the art world. In person he is quiet, serious and polite, holding open doors and pressing elevator buttons not the gangly goofball of his longtime public persona. Story, and bowfinger, for which he also wrote the screenplays. Steve martin s new novel, an object of beauty, set in the manhattan art scene, draws from long personal observation.

Steve martins object of beauty tackles new york art. To lacey, an object of beauty is desirable, an object raised to the height mens craving. In his latest novel, martin born standing up, 2007, etc. Steve martins new book an object of beauty comes out november 23. An object of beauty follows the new york art world climb of lacey yeager. February 2011 koa beck fiction an object of beauty by steve martin. His songs and sparkling banjo solos, in both clawhammer and. And lacey has no qualms about doing what this takes. His film credits include father of the bride, parenthood, the spanish prisoner, and bringing down the house, as well as roxanne, l. She is a charismatic character yet a very odd one to have emerged from the imagination of steve. Groomed at sothebys and hungry to keep climbing the social and career. Steve martins novel follows lacey, a young woman who attempts to make her way in the new york art world. The object of beauty is a 1991 comedy crime drama film directed by michael lindsayhogg and starring john malkovich and andie macdowell.