Michael Bracewell Books

This illustrated collection of texts by Michael Bracewell – novelist, writer and cultural commentator – reads like a social and artistic history of British art from the 1950s to the 2010s.

Gilbert and George have become international art stars, exhibiting worldwide since the 1970s. Accompanying the retrospective exhibition of their work—which will travel to America in 2008— Gilbert & George is a unique introduction to these extraordinary artists.The book reproduces previously unpublished installations, drawings, and ephemera and includes original critical essays, an illustrated chronology and a bibliography designed by the artists.EXHIBITION Tate Modern, London, February 13–May 7, 2007de Young, San Francisco, February 15–May 4, 2008Milwaukee Art Museum, Milwaukee, June 6–August 31, 2008Brooklyn Museum, New York, September 2008–January 2009

Exploring the life of a suburban dilettante in the 1980s, the narrative delves into his aesthetic ambitions and the lucrative career he embarks upon. Set against the backdrop of London and Bristol, it unveils a haunting story of loneliness and lost love, capturing the complexities of human relationships and the emotional void that accompanies his pursuits.

The first novel in twenty years from 'the most under-appreciated of our living fiction writers' (John Burnside)

Merril, manager of the Crypto-Amnesia Club, a trendy London nightclub, is a witness to his customers' pursuit of fashion and fads

A lovesong to London in the early 80s: a pre-computer, pre-digital, pre- mostmodern, New Wave age

A new edition as part of the Faber Social Greatest Hits - books that have taken writing about music in new and exciting directions for the twenty-first century.

Celebrated for his witty interpretations of book covers, Harland Miller's artistry merges pop art, abstraction, and figurative elements. This comprehensive monograph spans nearly two decades of his work, showcasing his evolution from classic Penguin appropriations to unique designs. It includes forty new pieces and features essays by prominent art writers that delve into various facets of his creative process. Miller's iconic paintings have garnered a dedicated following, reflecting his significant impact on contemporary art.

The book serves as a tribute to David Bowie's transformation into the androgynous art figure Ziggy Stardust in the early 1970s, capturing the excitement of his rise as a cult star amidst a wave of polyamorous enthusiasm. Compiled in 2015 with Bowie's involvement, it features the work of Mick Rock, Bowie's personal photographer during the Ziggy era, highlighting the iconic imagery and cultural impact of this pivotal moment in music history.

Made across a 32-year span, the works in Tabula Rasa unite the central themes in the art of John Stezaker, from capacities of collage to the current flow in an age of mass media. Silkscreens on canvas from the early 1990s with film still collages from the 1990s and 2009 are brought together for the first time. Tabula Rasa is an important overview of Stezaker's work centered around the notion of screens, voids and cut-outs. An essay by Michael Bracewell, The Space Between, looks at the connections between this selection of 13 works. Also included are a series of installation views from Stezaker's 2010 exhibition at The Approach, London.