Starry Starry Night: Life and Psychiatric History of Vincent Van Gogh by Van Meekeren, Erwin - 2003

Amsterdam: Benecke, 2003. Book. Very Good. Paperback. Clean tightly bound copy. Unmarked pages. Near Fine! Secure boxed packaging! "Everything that has already been written about Vincent van Gogh would fill many bookshelves. This book aims to add something new. It deals with the history of Vincent's illness. Much has already been published about that, too, but here a unique diagnosis is presented in an unusual format. Through analysis of Van Gogh's letters his personality is unravelled and a plausible argument is made that he probably suffered from borderline peronsality disorder. Other factors, which played a part in the origine of his symptoms and behaviour disorders, are also explained. This book describes Vincent's life, his personality, the times in which he lived and his psychiatric history. It is intended for anyone who is interested in Van Gogh and his era." 164 pgs. c3.