White on White

"White on White" is a book that explores the meaning of vulnerability and being laid bare. It is praised for its depth, perception, beauty, and eerie rhythms, and its dream-like spell. The student rents an apartment from Agnes, a painter who lives in another town with her husband, and becomes engrossed in her stories and art. The book is described as deeply humane, quietly devastating, mesmerizingly beautiful, and enthralling.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: Vintage Publishing

I absolutely adored this book for its incredible depth and perception, its breathtaking beauty and eerie rhythms, but most of all for its wonderfully dream-like spell. It was truly breathtaking!

A student relocates to the city to conduct research on Gothic nudes, renting an apartment from a painter named Agnes, who resides in another town with her husband. One day, Agnes arrives in the city and settles into the upstairs studio.

Agnes shares captivating stories about her childhood, family, marriage, and artistic inspirations. As the months unfold, it becomes evident that Agnes might not have a place to return to. Her stories are frantic, her art scattered and unfinished, with white paint on a white canvas.

White on White is a profound exploration of what it truly means to be vulnerable and exposed. It is deeply humane, quietly devastating, mesmerizingly beautiful, and utterly captivating.

Numerous critics have praised this book for its exceptional quality. Olivia Sudjic described it as "marvellous," Lauren Groff as "gentle, mysterious, and profound," Marina Abramovic as "enthralling," and Sigrid Nunez as "an exceptionally elegant, intelligent, and original writer."

Weight: 157g
Dimension: 199 x 131 x 14 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781529115260