Damian Dibben's novels have been translated into twenty-seven languages and published in over forty countries. Tomorrow is his first book for adults, having written the internationally acclaimed children's series, The History Keepers. Previously, he worked as a screenwriter and actor on projects as diverse as The Phantom of the Opera, Puss in Boots and Young Indiana Jones. He lives in London with his partner, Ali, and their dogs, Dudley, Daphne and Velvet.
Ravishing, addictive, knife-sharp, ambitious, and singing with
detail. A compelling thriller that takes us to the heart of
sixteenth century Venice where the world's most famous painters
compete to win the greatest commission of their lives. There is
so much to think about and relish. Not simply the story
itself - with all its glorious twists and turns - but the search
to express ourselves. A celebration of art and a hymn to
colour. -- Rachel Joyce
An engaging thriller and a compelling exploration of an artist's
obsession with love and colour * Sunday Times *
The Colour Storm takes readers on a thrilling, murderous
journey through the serpentine waters of High Renaissance
Venice as one of art history's most gifted but often overlooked
painters - Giorgione - searches for love, fame, and,
most importantly, colour. Written with language as
vibrant as a Giorgione masterpiece, The Colour Storm is for
lovers of art, Italy, and page-turning plot -- Stephanie
Storey
A terrific book . . . Absorbing, exciting and, dare I say it,
colourful. An original tale told beautifully -- A. D. Swanston
An intoxicating and illuminating tale, bathed in colour, passion
and ambition . . . A must for lovers of Renaissance art and the
wonders of sixteenth century Venice -- S. W. Perry
A vivid imagining of the artistic world of Renaissance Venice.
There is an incredible charm in its depiction of the great painters
of the period with all their flesh-and-blood idiosyncrasies and
flaws. The life of the studio and the supreme importance of colour
in all the essentials of its make up is rendered absolutely
convincingly. The work has all the more emotional power as it
focusses on a lesser known artist as he negotiates the precarious
life of his city alongside competitors, those whose names have
resounded through history. -- S. G. MacLean
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Bask in the brilliance * Mail on Sunday *
Original, ambitious, moving * Stylist *
What a novel! Ambitious and wonderfully achieved * Michael Morpurgo
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I was captivated from the beginning. Ornate, vivid, deeply
coloured, and so precise I could smell and taste the world * Rachel
Joyce *
An epic tale of love, of courage, of hope * Evening Standard *
A stunning and captivating tale * The Sun *
A grand sweep of adventure and travel, war and romance, and a rich
exploration of love, life and loyalty * National Public Radio *
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