Damien Hirst, "I want to spend the rest of my life everywhere with everyone," 1997

Damien Hirst

"I want to spend the rest of my life everywhere with everyone," 1997

Hardback monograph with hand signed ink inscription

Hand signed and inscribed to art critic Anthony Haden-Guest with heart doodle

13.25 x 11.75 inches x 2.5 inches

Provenance: Acquired from the private collection of renowned art historian, writer, and social commentator Anthony Haden-Guest

This book is hand signed with a unique inscription that says:
for Anthony XX
love Damien
your [sic] too lovely
let's get drunk
(Heart doodle)

A beautifully illustrated and provocative collection of Damien Hirst's ideas and obsessions, created in collaboration with designer Jonathan Barnbrook.
Damien Hirst (English).

Designed by Jonathan Barnbrook (English).
New York: Harry N. Abrams (London: Booth-Clibborn Editions, 1997)

Includes pop-ups and movable parts; die-cut components; some illustrations are tipped in.

Pieces of his artwork are set against a visual narrative of drawings, words, photography, typography, pop-ups and other special effects. An essay by novelist Gordon Burn looks at Hirst's work and the breadth of its impact.
First Edition (USA)