After my assistant got over the initial explosive bombardment she settled in to make some order of your book recommendations. As I'm heading off this coming Friday to paint on the Mackenzie River we decided to wind up this list just before publication of the next letter. Recommendations too late to include will be held over for a more complete list a little later on. If you have something you feel ought to be included please send it along. Books that received more than two recommendation are followed by a star.
Books receiving more than five recommendations get five stars.
This list was compiled from recommendations received between last Tuesday and today, and are in the order of first receipt. Or any of his other books. Good thoughts, particularly about color, in making watercolors and oils. On Not Being Able to Paint , Marion Milner. A psycholanalyst and painter whose writings show great insight into the processes and temperaments of artistic practice.