Gregory White Smith

Gregory White Smith was an American author and biographer, best known for his Pulitzer Prize-winning biography of the artist Jackson Pollock, co-written with his partner Steven Naifeh.

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  1. 1. Jackson Pollock

    An American Saga

    This biography delves into the life and career of famed American artist, Jackson Pollock. It explores his personal struggles, his relationships, and his development as an artist, offering a comprehensive and intimate look at his life. The book also provides an analysis of Pollock's work and its impact on the art world, as well as the cultural and political context in which he lived and worked.

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  2. 2. The Maze At Windermere

    In Newport, Rhode Island, five eras unfold in interwoven narratives—from a present-day tennis pro angling for a place in high society to Gilded Age and colonial figures negotiating love, money, race, and reputation. Each voice chases desire and status, revealing the recurring patterns of courtship and self-invention that span centuries. As stories converge around a grand estate and its hedge maze, secrets and moral compromises echo across time, exposing how privilege and ambition shape fate.

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