Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Art of the Affair: An Illustrated History of Love, Sex, and Artistic Influence | 2017 | Catherine Lacey | Buy |
Catherine Lacey’s nonfiction writing includes “The Art of the Affair: An Illustrated History of Love, Sex, and Artistic Influence” (2017), which traces the personal relationships between celebrated artists, writers, and musicians. The book uses a visual format to show how these connections overlapped and influenced creative work.
While Lacey is primarily known for her fiction, this nonfiction work reflects the same curiosity about human connection that drives her novels. The book examines how love and rivalry shaped artistic movements and individual careers, presented in an engaging illustrated format.