Gilbert & George: Dark Shadow 2024

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 new edition of 2,000 copies, marks its fiftieth anniversary.

Please note each cover is unique has been individually hand marbled, so will differ from the images shown.

Featuring original text and 140 illustrations by Gilbert & George, the publication offers an unparalleled perspective on the early career of one of the twentieth century’s most significant artists. 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 in eight chapters, which elaborate on the inspirations behind their 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, uniquely bound in the UK with hand-marbled cloth.

If your product arrives damaged, please contact us at shop@gilbertandgeorgecentre.org with images of the damaged item. We will then offer you an exchange or full refund. Unfortunately, we cannot offer an exchange or refund for other reasons.

Publisher: Hurtwood Press
Number of pages: 258
Dimensions: 20 x 13 cm

Worldwide shipping available.