"Henri Matisse is one of the masters of twentieth-century art and a household word to millions of people who find joy and meaning in his light-filled, coloful iamges - yet, despite all the books devoted to his work, the man himself has remained a mystery. Now, in the hands of the superb biography Hilary Spurling, the unknown Matisse becomes visible at last." -- from interior flap. Includes list of illustrations, family tree, keys to notes, notes, and index. Printed in color and black-and-white.