Description
A highly desirable early monograph on one of the most influential and commercially successful contemporary artists of the late 20th century.
The Jeff Koons Handbook was first published in Great Britain in 1992 by Thames & Hudson Ltd in collaboration with the Anthony d’Offay Gallery, London, at a pivotal moment in Koons’ career. Issued during the period following his controversial Made in Heaven series and coinciding with the emergence of Puppy (1992), this publication captures Koons at a transformative stage before his later record-breaking auction dominance.
The striking red cover features Self-Portrait (1991), while the rear showcases Puppy (1992), now one of Koons’ most iconic large-scale works.
The book includes:
• An introduction by Robert Rosenblum
• Full acknowledgements to key figures in Koons’ studio and gallery network
• High-quality colour reproductions of major early works
• Exhibition and production documentation from the early 1990s
• Designed by Herman Lelie
• Produced in Germany by Uwe Kraus GmbH
Bibliographic Details
• Title: The Jeff Koons Handbook
• Artist: Jeff Koons
• Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd, London
• In association with: Anthony d’Offay Gallery
• Year: 1992
• Edition: First Edition
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 0-500-27695-1
• Printed in: Germany
Condition
Original 1992 first edition paperback.
General shelf wear to covers with light edge rubbing and corner wear consistent with age. Interior pages clean and complete.
Collector’s Note
Early Jeff Koons publications from the pre–auction-boom era are increasingly sought after by contemporary art collectors. This first edition Thames & Hudson issue represents an important early documentation of Koons’ work before the record-breaking Balloon Dog years and remains a solid reference point within any serious contemporary art library.
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