This flexi edition of the popular Prestel title features Fernando Botero's most famous paintings and drawings. One of the most celebrated living artists in Latin America , Botero has gained international fame capturing the whimsy of life by painting corpulent and comical figures. His wide-ranging subject matter is deeply rooted in his South American heritage and includes portraits, bordello scenes, nudes, bullfights, landscapes and still lifes. The paintings and drawings collected in this book provide a comprehensive overview of the artist's work in these media and fascinating glimpse into his unique artistic world. The book also includes an introduction that discusses Botero's place in contemporary art, a fascinating interview with the artist, biographical notes as well as six short stories by the artist, rounding out this compelling book on Botero's paintings and drawings.