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Fiction about an artist whose life was made horrible by people in his life so as to spur him to produce great works of art (i.e. orchestrating life events that give him grief & suffering). I would say it is a satire on the “suffering artist” & “tormented genius” stereotypes, written in grotesque / macabre style. I remember there were plenty of vivid graphic descriptions. If I am not wrong this artist was a painter.

I read this book almost 10 years ago so details are quite hazy. It haunts me that I cannot find the book. Any ideas would be much appreciated!

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Martin McDonagh’s The Pillowman has this, but it’s a play - no possible connection?

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That wasn't it, but The Pillowman looks very interesting indeed. I'd love to catch it. Thanks for sharing!

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It might be Joey Goebel's "Torture the Artist"?

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Yes! That's the one!

Amazing.

THANK YOU SO MUCH I LOVE YOU

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Yay! I love that the title is so literal to your query, OP!

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Yay, I'm so glad I could help you!

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It Happened in Boston? by Russell H. Greenan?

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This wasn't it but It Happened in Boston looks very interesting. I think i will read it.

Thank you!

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You're welcome! It's definitely about a tortured artist or two.

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