{"product_id":"the-art-of-michael-d-obrien","title":"The Art of Michael D. O'Brien","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this book, Michael O'Brien presents many of his stunning works of art. His vibrancy, originality, and variety are on display in more than 120 full-page, full-color reproductions of his paintings and Byzantine-style icons. Also included are some of his drawings and other works in black and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eO'Brien's pieces are introduced by Dr. Clemens Cavallin of the University of Gothenburg, Sweden, who analyses the artist's influences, principles, and unique style. In O'Brien's preface, he explains his development as a visual artist and his philosophy of sacred art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMichael D. O'Brien\u003c\/b\u003e, iconographer, painter, and writer, is the popular author of many best-selling novels including \u003ci\u003eFather Elijah\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStrangers and Sojourners\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eElijah in Jerusalem\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Father's Tale\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEclipse of the Sun\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSophia House\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lighthouse\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eIsland of the World\u003c\/i\u003e. His novels have been translated into twelve languages and widely reviewed in both secular and religious media in North America and Europe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ignatius Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50360909496594,"sku":"9781621642770","price":28.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_00641ca3-6026-405e-921a-607915c50041.jpg?v=1728367392","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-art-of-michael-d-obrien","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}