Rothko (1903-1970) is the subject of this volume in the Tate Essential Artists Series, which offers attentive, engaging treatment of individual artists. Clearwater (director, Museum of Contemporary Art, Miami) draws on the artist's own letters and writings to trace the artist's life and the development of his career. Her text is presented with 100 color reproductions and, as features of the series, end-sections comprising criticism and commentary on Rothko's art from 1933-71; a chronology of his life and work; and a listing of works in public collections. Distributed by Abrams. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)