In Bohemia with Du Maurier: The First of a Series of Reminiscences

A warm, vividly illustrated recollection of youthful bohemia, this memoir invites listeners into the bustling studios of Antwerp and the lively ateliers of Paris. Through the eyes of a close friend, we hear the chatter of aspiring artists, the spontaneous jokes that sparked lifelong bonds, and the first meeting that set a charismatic caricaturist and his companion on a shared creative path. The narrative’s gentle humor and earnest admiration bring the era’s artistic spirit to life, even as it quietly acknowledges the later loss of a beloved confidant.

Interwoven with more than sixty original drawings, the book feels like a visual diary that captures the energy of late‑19th‑century art circles. Listeners will enjoy vivid anecdotes of international misunderstandings, friendly rivalries, and the everyday “tumblings” that defined the authors’ student days. The storyteller’s affectionate tone and reverent reflections make the early chapters a lively portrait of camaraderie, ambition, and the simple joy of creating together.