{"product_id":"dark-shadow","title":"Dark Shadow By Gilbert \u0026 George","description":"Gilbert \u0026amp; George created \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDark Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFeaturing original text and artwork by Gilbert \u0026amp; 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 \u0026amp; 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.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDark Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e is structured into eight chapters, which elaborate on the inspirations behind Gilbert \u0026amp; George’s work, such as London life and British culture, including, of course, Gordon’s Gin. As is emblazoned on the cover, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDark Shadow\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e 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.","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57926364692862,"sku":"NW9780903696630","price":161.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9780903696630.jpg?v=1787860857","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/en-usa\/products\/dark-shadow","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}