Invisible: A Memoir by Hugues de Montalembert

Invisible: A Memoir by Hugues de Montalembert

Author: Hugues de Montalembert
ISBN: 9781416593669
Condition: Pre-Loved

One summer night in 1978, artist Hugues de Montalembert returned home to his New York City apartment to find two men robbing him. In the violent struggle that followed, one of the assailants threw paint thinner in his face. Within hours, he was completely blind.

Eloquent, provocative, and utterly without self-pity, Invisible moves beyond the horror of that night to explore what came after — Hugues’ rehabilitation, his solo travels around the world, and the remarkable way he learned to “see” without the use of his eyes. His status shifted in the eyes of others; strangers became confidants; foreign places became home.

Part philosophy, part autobiography, part profound meditation on what it means to see and be seen, Invisible is a book that will quietly change the way you understand reality — and your place within it.

A rare and deeply moving memoir for readers drawn to stories of resilience, perception, and the human spirit.

All items in our Pre-Loved Library are curated vintage or secondhand copies. Expect minor shelf wear, aged pages, or past owner notes—each imperfection adds to the soul and journey of the book.