- Dark Shadow is a unique artwork, written and created by visionary
artists Gilbert & George- It includes original photographs of the pair,
their famous home in Spitalfields and their paintings- A re-print of the
limited edition 1974 book, with each bound in hand-marbled cloth created
by Gilbert & George in their studioFirst published in 1974, Dark Shadow
is a living sculpture book, the 'result of our past three years of
earnest daily thoughts, shadows, deeds, cares and pleasures.' Written by
the artists, Dark Shadow offers a unique perspective on their work and
an insight into their minds. Like their art, Gilbert & George's writing
is irreverent, rebellious, fantastical, often funny and deeply poetic.
Each book is a piece of art in itself; uniquely bound in hand-marbled
cloth created by the pair. Dark Shadow is structured into eight
chapters, which elaborate on different aspects of their work such as
'Gordons Gin', 'Bloody Life' and 'Human Bondage'. It includes original
photographs of Gilbert & George, their famous home in Spitalfields and
paintings. As is emblazoned on the cover, Dark Shadow is a continuation
of their lifelong agenda 'Art for All.'
