Edvard Munch was a visionary and obsessive artist who would not rest until he had captured human existence in its entirety, both in its beauty and in its inner conflicts and contradictions.

Today, paintings such as Madonna, The Scream and Vampire are known worldwide and shared online and on social media in the millions. Munch has become a part of popular culture.

Featuring fascinating facts about Munch’s life and works, this volume is generously illustrated and includes paintings throughout Munch’s career.