Matthew Barney: The CREMASTER Cycle, Guggenheim, 2002, Near Fine hardcover w/DJ.

Spector, Nancy, and Neville Wakefield. New York: Guggenheim Museum Publications, 2002.

English, Near Fine, HC, Folio, 12 3/4" x 9 1/4", 522 pp. 

ISBN: 0810969351

Near Fine folio, hardcover in white cloth with stamped silver illustrations to front and back panels, stamped gray and silver lettering to spine, index notches to fore-edge, and an attached white ribbon bookmark. Small bump to bottom edge, light pressure marks to top edge of text block, and minor crease to top corner from pg.517 to the last endpaper. Near Fine sheer plastic dust jacket with gray and green lettering to front panel. 522 pp. Includes full-color stills and images from Barney's film, scans of his storyboard notes, and other insider information on the overall production. This beautifully designed book by American contemporary artist and director, Matthew Barney, who is also known for his former relationship with Icelandic singer, Björk, explores his five-part film that follows a main theme of sexuality, considering the conceptual departure point of the male cremaster muscle. It includes a section dedicated to each of the five parts, which provides detailed key information on the content, production, and Barney's overall thought process. The film includes a diverse range of topics in that he was highly inspired by, such as ancient mythology, spiritualities, various medical fields, and Hollywood movies. Published in conjunction with the traveling exhibition of the same name starting at the Museum Ludwig in Cologne from June 6 to September 1, 2002. The exhibition was sponsored by the German designer fashion company Hugo Boss.