The Legend of Icarus O'Toole

The Incredible Naked Flying Man of Achill

The Legend of Icarus O'Toole
John A Blakey
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Trade Paperback
h234 x 156mm - 200pg
28 Aug 2020 UK
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9781528902151
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The Legend of Icarus O' Toole is a satirical love story about an innocent child of nature, who falls victim to his own eccentric, even slapstick ways. Born on the beautiful and wild Achill Island, free as a bird, with a predilection for chasing about naked on the high cliffs of Croaghaun, his carefree life slowly gathers momentum, then races around like an out of control roller-coaster. After tragic circumstances that have him locked up for ten years in a mental institution, he is released to begin his new career as a performance artist. His new life in - as he describes it - "Feculent Art" takes ridiculous twists and turns, and has him on the run for crimes of obscenity and indecent behaviour. Appalled by his growing fan base, the self-appointed snobs and guardians of polite society and the arts are determined to bring the incredible flying man of Achill down to earth. "Blakey is one of the world' s great watercolour artists. . . " Eoghan Harris, Irish Senator, Sunday Independent"A man of genius" Rowan Hand, Rte1 (Ireland' s national broadcaster)"Behind these captivating creations lies the prolific hand of a master. " Mickey McDonnell, Northern Standard
Born in Yorkshire into a family that originated from Ireland, John A. Blakey' s early career was in education. He lectured in English and communications at Harrogate College of Arts and Technology, but always with an ambition to eventually become a full-time artist. In 1990, that dream was realised, and his studio in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales was opened by fellow Yorkshireman Sir Michael Parkinson, who had invited him to stay at his home when he painted his portrait. John has painted many famous subjects, including film stars, army generals, politicians, royals and captains of industry from many countries. His work has taken him all over the world, from Siberia where he designed costumes for performers from the State Opera, to Mombasa and Costa Rica for private commissions, and his interest in writing grew from wishing to record and share his many adventures and experiences throughout his artistic career. John now lives in Co. Cavan in Ireland as a working artist, writer and musician.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781528902151
Published: 28 Aug 2020
Published In: United Kingdom
Imprint: Austin Macauley Publishers
Publisher: Austin Macauley Publishers
Format: Trade Paperback
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Pages: 200

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