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Overview

  • Dark Shadow is a unique artwork, written and created by visionary artist duo Gilbert & George.
  • It includes original photographs by the pair of themselves, their famous home in Spitalfields and their pictures at a crucial stage in their early career.
  • A new version of the limited edition 1974 book with each copy bound in the UK with hand-marbled cloth, made under the supervision of Gilbert & George themselves.


Gilbert & George created Dark Shadow in 1974 as a 'living sculpture book, ' the 'result of our past three years of earnest daily thoughts, shadows, deeds, cares, and pleasures.' Hurtwood's limited re-edition of 2,000 marks its fiftieth anniversary.

Featuring original text and artwork by Gilbert & George, the publication offers an unparalleled perspective on the early career of one of the twentieth century's most significant artistic duos. Like their art, Gilbert & George's writing is irreverent, rebellious, often funny, and deeply poetic. The book includes a letter to their readers and photographs by the artists of themselves, their home in East London, and their pictures.

Dark Shadow is structured into eight chapters, which elaborate on the inspirations behind Gilbert & George's work, such as London life and British culture, including, of course, Gordon's Gin. As is emblazoned on the cover, Dark Shadow is a continuation of their lifelong agenda 'Art for All', and each book is a piece of art in itself, uniquely bound in the UK with hand-marbled cloth.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780903696630
  • ISBN-10: 0903696630
  • Publisher: Hurtwood Press
  • Publish Date: May 2024
  • Dimensions: 7.64 x 5.28 x 1.18 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.25 pounds
  • Page Count: 258

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