• The first book to celebrate great artists who died before their time• Unique insight into the lives, work and deaths of some of history's most tragic artists• A richly illustrated resource, featuring many great names of art, including Masaccio, Basquiat, Schiele, Murayama, Anguissola, Girtin, Boty and moreDesperately Young introduces the masterpieces left behind by some of the greatest rising stars in fine art - all of whom died before their thirtieth birthday.