{"product_id":"the-illuminated-life-of-maud-lewis-9781551092171","title":"The Illuminated Life of Maud Lewis","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaud Lewis (1903-1970) was recognized and revered in her own lifetime. She offered her endearing images to the passing world through her roadside sign, \"Paintings for Sale,\" and was rewarded by the enthusiastic response she received from both the community and tourists as well as from art collectors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Illuminated Life of Maud Lewis\u003c\/i\u003e is an invitation to share once again with the world the perceptions of this celebrated Nova Scotia folk artist in prose, photographs, and reproductions of her works.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBob Brooks, MPA, one of Canada's finest photojournalists first met Maud Lewis in 1965 on a photo assignment for \u003ci\u003eThe Toronto Star Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e. His images have appeared in \u003ci\u003eTime\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNewsweek\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMaclean's\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e National Geographic\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eParis Match\u003c\/i\u003e. A veteran of countless international assignments, Brooks has recieved over 70 international and Canadian awards, and is an original member of the Yarmouth County Museum and the Public Archives of Nova Scotia. Bob resides in Halifax with his wife Marion. \u003cp\u003eLance Woolaver is an author, playwright, and director who has published several works about Maud Lewis, including \u003ci\u003eThe Christmas with Maud Lewis\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Illuminated Life of Maud Lewis\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as the play \u003ci\u003eWorld Without Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Nimbus Publishing (CN)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726235078930,"sku":"9781551092171","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_db9846d5-b059-4d9c-8f06-157903008a13.jpg?v=1734860701","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-illuminated-life-of-maud-lewis-9781551092171","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}