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CRUMPLED PAPER : A Novel About Art and Tea - Michael S Moore

CRUMPLED PAPER

A Novel About Art and Tea

By: Michael S Moore

Paperback | 1 August 2025

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Every Saturday morning Glenn goes to the cafe to meet his friend Richard, a brilliant but eccentric and struggling artist. Richard cares far more about achieving his artistic vision than he does making money. Glenn would like Richard to be able to pay his studio rent. Between pots of tea, they discuss life and art.

After Richard leaves an unintentional defect in one of his drawings, the piece of art soars in popularity and value as it is traded among collectors. Richard has no idea about the drawings journey and seems to be the only one not profiting from it.

Meanwhile, Richard is planning his most ambitious and daring show yet, collaborating with models, musicians, poets, and fashion designers. Will this ultimate artistic expression finally bring Richard recognition, and satisfy both himself and his accountant?

An insightful, often humorous look into the world of art and the colorful cast of characters who inhabit it. This book explores the pursuit of beauty, how to find inspiration in everything you see, and the joy of conversation.

Industry Reviews

"A thoughtful comic look at the art-making process. Moore's prose, often Filtered through the wry understatements of Glenn, captures both the headiness and the ridiculousness of the art world."

KIRKUS REVIEWS

"A thoughtful layered novel about art, philosophy, and slowing down to savor the good things in life. Makes you want to brew some tea, curl up, and dream"

GRIFFEY'S BOOKS

"I love the way Michael S. Moore unfolds this story. The conversations among artists and connoisseurs and the feeding off of one another's inspiration rings true to time I've spent with artists secure enough to appreciate each other's work. I liked the characters in this story, the development leading up to the final show, and the denouement, which I will leave you to discover. And I found myself drooling over the different dishes they enjoy at Le Petite Caf©."

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