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Book SynopsisGilbert & George created Dark Shadow in 1974 as a 'living sculpture book', featuring original text and artwork by the pair. Hurtwood's limited re-edition celebrates its fiftieth anniversary. Gilbert & George created Dark Shadow in 1974 as a living sculpture book', the result of our past three years of earnest daily thoughts, shadows, deeds, cares and pleasures.' Hurtwood's limited re-edition of 2,000 marks its fiftieth anniversary. Featuring original text and artwork by Gilbert & George, the publication offers an unparalleled perspective on the early career of one of the twentieth century's most significant artistic duos. Like their art, Gilbert & George's writing is irreverent, rebellious, fantastical, often funny and deeply poetic. The book includes a letter to their readers and original photographs by the artists of themselves, their famous home in Spitalfields in East London and their pictures. Dark Shadow is structured into eight chapters, which elaborate on the inspirations b
