Orion Taraban Starry Night

On the evening of July 27th, 1890, Vincent van Gogh, aiming for his heart, shot himself with a revolver. He missed. Today, Vincent van Gogh is considered one of history's most brilliant artists, revered by millions the world over. However, he sold only one painting in his lifetime, spent years in insane asylums, and died penniless in a garret. Haunted by his failures, riddled with addiction, and debilitated by mental illness, van Gogh eventually took his own life. In this innovative first novel, Orion Taraban explores the final days of this tragic figure from the perspective of those most involved: his brother and caretaker, Theo, his friend and physician, Paul Gachet, and Vincent himself. Take this unique opportunity to see the world through Vincent's eyes. Once you read Starry Night, you won't look at life the same way again.