Author: The Book of Black | An exploration of contemporary Gothic art & visual culture celebrating renowned artists such Mat Collishaw, The Chapman Brothers, Tim Noble and Sue Webster, alongside emerging talents such as James Concannon, Marc Bijl, Florian Hienke and Dan Hillier. Published by Laurence King/Chronicle, 2017. The book follows my investigation in Gothic visual culture including my 2011 Book of Skulls.

The Book of Black captures the art and aesthetics of the Gothic in contemporary arts, photography and visual culture. The book celebrates renowned artists such Mat Collishaw, The Chapman Brothers, Tim Noble and Sue Webster, and presents emerging talents such as James Concannon, Marc Bijl, Florian Hienke and Dan Hillier. Published internationally by Laurence King Publishing, 2017.

The Book of Black is available online and internationally at bookstores and galleries including Tate Modern and Saatchi & Saatchi.

Selected Press
The Guardian – Stags, zombies and grindcore: the new wave of gothic art
Elephant – Sunday Read: The Book of Black 
Eye – Paint it Blacker
Creative Review - The Book of Black