The Gentle Art of Making Enemies by James Abbott McNeill Whistler

A witty, sarcastic collection of his writings, letters, and trial records, chronicling his explosive feuds with critics like John Ruskin, who called his art "flinging a pot of paint," turning personal attacks into a defense of artistic freedom and aestheticism, showcasing his flamboyant personality and challenging Victorian art norms through sharp wit and a plea for art for art's sake.