A collection of reflections on art, life, nature, creativity and much more, by legendary British artist David Hockney.

"I've always been an observer - that's what artists do."

This anthology of quotes by artist David Hockney follows the successful format of The World According to series. Covering topics such as drawing, photography, nature, creativity, the Internet and much more, The World According to David Hockney offers a charming and captivating insight into the artist's inimitable spirit, personality and opinions.

From everyday observations such as "The eye is always moving; if it's not moving, you're dead", to artistic insights such as "Painted colour will always be better than printed colour, because it is the pigment itself", as well as reflections on other image-makers, including Caravaggio, Paul Cézanne and Walt Disney, David Hockney has a knack for capturing profound truths in pithy statements.

Born in Bradford, England, in 1937, Hockney attended art school in London before moving to Los Angeles in the 1960s. There he painted his famous pool paintings and has since experimented with a variety of media, including photomontage, video and digital technologies. In a 2011 survey of over a thousand British artists, Hockney was voted the most influential British artist of all time.

Presented as a beautifully designed and attractive package, illustrated with artworks from across Hockney's career, this is the perfect gift for art lovers everywhere.

Publisher: Thames and Hudson