Vivien Noakes
(1937 - 2011)
Vivien (Langley) Noakes was a writer, editor and biographer. She was married to the Royal portrait artist Michael Noakes. She was the leading authority on Edward Lear.
Bibliography
The Complete Nonsense and Other Verse (2002)
This edition of the verse and nonsense drops the annotations, but was compiled by Lear’s biographer.
The Complete Verse and Other Nonsense (2001)
This is a scholarly edition of the verse and nonsense annotated by Lear’s biographer.
Edward Lear 1812-1888 (1985)
This is the catalog to accompany an exhibition held at the Royal Academy of Arts. It includes an extensive bibliography. There is a generous selection of Lear’s drawings and paintings.
For Lovers of Birds (1978)
Drawings accompany selections from Edward Lear’s letters and diaries.
For Lovers of Cats (1978)
Drawings accompany selections from Edward Lear’s letters and diaries.
For Lovers of Flowers & Gardens (1978)
Drawings accompany selections from Edward Lear’s letters and diaries.
For Lovers of Food & Drink (1978)
Drawings accompany selections from Edward Lear’s letters and diaries.