“Pleasurable reading . . . Skillfully sewn together . . . [Peppiatt] had a 30-year acquaintance with his subject and made good use of it.” —The New York Times Book Review on Francis Bacon: Anatomy of an Enigma, Notable Books of the Year

“[Peppiatt] makes you feel Bacon as a living presence.” —Salon on Francis Bacon: Anatomy of an Enigma

“Michael Peppiatt's biography has long been viewed by Bacon scholars as the definitive life of a fascinatingly flawed figure . . . There is no denying the often disturbing cumulative force with which Bacon -- the man, the artist and, towards the end of his life, the commercial wonder -- is presented. As an examination of his life and art, Anatomy of an Enigma is superb, but arguably it's even better as a portrait of the Soho demimonde in which Bacon thrived, vividly capturing the grubby ennui of postwar Britain that suited his grim sensibilities so well.” —The Guardian on Francis Bacon: Anatomy of an Enigma

“Brilliantly and evocatively written.” —Antonia Fraser, Daily Mail, on Francis Bacon: Anatomy of an Enigma