White on White

By Aysegül Savas | Publisher: Random House

About the book

'I loved this book for its depth and perception, for its beauty and eerie rhythms, but most of all for its wonderfully dream-like spell. It's breathtaking' Brandon Taylor

A student moves to the city to research Gothic nudes, renting an apartment from a painter, Agnes, who lives in another town with her husband. One day, Agnes arrives in the city and settles into the upstairs studio.

Agnes tells stories of her youth, her family, her marriage, and ideas for her art. As the months pass, it becomes clear that Agnes might not have a place to return to. Her stories are frenetic; her art scattered and unfinished, white paint on a white canvas.

White on White is a sharp exploration of what it means to be truly vulnerable and laid bare.

'Deeply humane, quietly devastating, mesmerisingly beautiful' Olivia Sudjic

'Marvellous' Lauren Groff

'Gentle, mysterious and profound' Marina Abramovic

'Enthralling' Observer

'An exceptionally elegant, intelligent, and original writer' Sigrid Nunez

Editions of White on White

Hardcover
ISBN 9781787303089
Paperback
ISBN 9781529115260
EBook
ISBN 9781473595668

Read an Excerpt

'I loved this book for its depth and perception, for its beauty and eerie rhythms, but most of all for its wonderfully dream-like spell. It's breathtaking' Brandon Taylor

A student moves to the city to research Gothic nudes, renting an apartment from a painter, Agnes, who lives in another town with her husband. One day, Agnes arrives in the city and settles into the upstairs studio.

Agnes tells stories of her youth, her family, her marriage, and ideas for her art. As the months pass, it becomes clear that Agnes might not have a place to return to. Her stories are frenetic; her art scattered and unfinished, white paint on a white canvas.

White on White is a sharp exploration of what it means to be truly vulnerable and laid bare.

'Deeply humane, quietly devastating, mesmerisingly beautiful' Olivia Sudjic

'Marvellous' Lauren Groff

'Gentle, mysterious and profound' Marina Abramovic

'Enthralling' Observer

'An exceptionally elegant, intelligent, and original writer' Sigrid Nunez

Frequently Asked Questions

What is White on White about?

'I loved this book for its depth and perception, for its beauty and eerie rhythms, but most of all for its wonderfully dream-like spell. It's breathtaking' Brandon Taylor

A student moves to the city to research Gothic nudes, renting an apartment from a painter, Agnes, who lives in another town with her husband. One day, Agnes arrives in the city and settles into the upstairs studio.

Agnes tells stories of her youth, her family, her marriage, and ideas for her art. As the months pass, it becomes clear that Agnes might not have a place to return to. Her stories are frenetic; her art scattered and unfinished, white paint on a white canvas.

White on White is a sharp exploration of what it means to be truly vulnerable and laid bare.

'Deeply humane, quietly devastating, mesmerisingly beautiful' Olivia Sudjic

'Marvellous' Lauren Groff

'Gentle, mysterious and profound' Marina Abramovic

'Enthralling' Observer

'An exceptionally elegant, intelligent, and original writer' Sigrid Nunez

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in White on White?

Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre > Modern and contemporary fiction: literary and general

Where can I read a sample of White on White?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781787303089

How long is White on White and how many pages does it have?

White on White has 192 page(s)

Who is/are the Author/s of the book White on White?

Aysegül Savas

Who is the Publisher of the book White on White?

Random House

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

White on White is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781787303089) and paperback(ISBN 9781529115260) and ebook(ISBN 9781473595668)

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