Francis Bacon: A Self-Portrait in Words - Hardcoverby Michael Peppiatt (Author), Colm T? ib? n (Foreword by) The documents selected for Francis Bacon: A Self Portrait in Words illustrate Bacon's sharp wit and ability to express complex ideas in highly personal, memorable language. Included here are not only letters to friends, patrons, and fellow artists, but also intriguing notes and lists of paintings. They often come with a sketch as an aide mmoire or an injunction to himself as he worked in the