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    Making history

    Jun 05, 2022 2 minutes
    by ANN PACKER

    A PORTRAIT OF LEONARDO, by Donovan Bixley (Upstart, $35)

    is portrayals of Mozart and Shakespeare – though both stunning biographies of these luminaries – were just warm-ups for this breathtaking bio for all ages from the multitalented Donovan Bixley. The illustrator, author, musician, actor, set designer and art director set out to present a life of Italian artist Leonardo da

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