Damian Dibben's novels have been translated into twenty-seven languages and published in over forty countries. His series The History Keepers was an international publishing phenomenon. Dibben originally trained as an artist and scenic designer before becomnig an actor and screenwriter. He lives on London's South Bank with his partner Ali and their dogs Dudley, Daphne and Velvet. The Colour Storm is his second novel to explore seismic events of the past, whose influence and power can be felt to this day. His first, Tomorrow, was published to critical acclaim in 2018.
A glorious, exuberant summer read. Dibben's triumph is the
character of Zorzo, a buoyant, loveable guide to the grandeur and
the dangers of Renaissance Venice
*The Times*
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 story filled with intrigue and secrets as well as colour, Damian
Dibben's new novel is filled with vivid descriptions . . . very
rich in atmosphere and tone that keeps you wanting to read more
*Love London Love Culture*
A terrific book . . . Absorbing, exciting and, dare I say it,
colourful. An original tale told beautifully
*A. D. Swanston*
Art and ambition, love and obsession all come into play in this
compelling and spellbinding tale set in Renaissance Venice
*STYLIST*
Hugely evocative, it's a love story, it's a thriller, it's a
fantastic page turner
*Sophie Haydock, author of THE FLAMES*
A rich and rousing tale of art, love, rivalry and obsession in
Renaissance Venice
*Chloë Ashby, author of WET PAINT*
An intoxicating story about an incredible period in history
*SUN*
The pace of this elegant thriller quickens as truths are bared
between controlling Jakob Fugger and abused Sybille with her
tortuous past, while lovestruck Zorzo is pulled into a powerful
situation that draws richly upon all elements of the 16th
century
*Perspective*
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*
The pace of a thriller and the riches of a Renaissance painting
*Observer*
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*
A great work of historical fiction, which weaves together
conspiracy, art and love in a thriller
*Ruth Millington*
Praise for Damian Dibben
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Bask in the brilliance
*Mail on Sunday*
Original, ambitious, moving
*Stylist*
What a novel! Ambitious and wonderfully achieved
*Michael Morpurgo*
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*
[An] opulent tale, with elements of both love story and thriller,
featuring some of Venice's most admired High Renaissance artists
hunting desperately for a dazzling new pigment that will transform
their work and fortunes
*Metro*
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