A stunning collection of works by a uniquely visionary contemporary artist

Paul Laffoley, who once worked for Frederick Kiesler and Andy Warhol, emerged in recent years as one of the leading visionary artists of our time. Lavishly illustrated, The Essential Paul Laffoley documents the evolution of his unique intellectual, spiritual, and artistic approaches.

Living and working in a tiny space in Boston he called the “Boston Visionary Cell,” Laffoley became best known for his large mandala-like paintings filled with symbols and texts. Their titles range from the paranormal and arcane, such as The Ectoplasmic Man and The Sexuality of Robots, to the organic, as with Das Urpflanze Haus, to the erudite, including De Rerum Natura, a reference to the Roman poet Lucretius. Whether focused on working with plants to create living architecture or centered on the process of alchemy, these detailed, brilliantly colored works reflect Laffoley’s utopian hopes and transdisciplinary interests: throughout, he aimed to unite the boundless freedom of human imagination with the mathematical precision of the physical world.

Nearly one hundred of Laffoley’s works are showcased here along with his accompanying “thought-forms,” texts specific to each painting that comment on its particular content. Together with an introduction by editor and gallerist Douglas Walla, a biography by fellow artist Steven Moskowitz, and essays by scholars Linda Dalrymple Henderson and Arielle Saiber, this book is a long-awaited celebration of the theories, writings, and artworks of an extraordinary mind.

About the Authors

Paul Laffoley is an artist and architect based in Boston.

Douglas Walla is the founder of Kent Fine Art in New York.

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

Only a small selection of our books is displayed on the internet. Our shop is located in Boekhandel Donner in the heart of Rotterdam where we display around 10.000 books. In our storage we stock another 80.000 titles. All subjects available. Happy to receive special needs and/or wishlists. For books that match the mailbox we offer reduced shipping costs without track and trace.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

Antiquariaat Looijestijn
Netherlands

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

All books are complete and in good condition unless otherwise stated in the description. Small defects, such as name on flyleaf or light damage normally associated with used books are not always indicated.
Prices are net, in Euro and include VAT. Shipping costs are charged at cost.
Books can also be picked up in Rotterdam. This after confirmation that the book is finished.
Books will be delivered after order with invoice. Upon receipt of the books is the amount to be paid within one week on the ban...

More Information

Shipping Terms

All books are carefully packed before being shipped from the Netherlands. We use PostNL, DHL and DPD depending on country. We are always looking for the most secure but cheapest shipping rates. All shipping rates are based on books less then 1 kg and will be shipped by registered mail and in nearly all cases insured till € 50,-. When your book order is heavier, shipping charges are accordingly higher, of which you will be duly notified. Our books travel by registered, traceable, post.
Sometimes we can offer cheaper shipping depending on the weight of the book and either or not you want it tracked. In that case please notify when ordering.

Shipping speeds are estimates based on the carriers' delivery times and cannot be guaranteed. If your order will pass through Customs, please expect a delay. Any applicable Customs duties or brokerage fees are the responsibility of the buyer. If local sales taxes apply, or if the book is heavy or oversized and requires additional shipping, the bookseller may contact you directly about extra charges.

Shipping rates from Netherlands to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from Netherlands to U.S.A.
Order quantity	10 to 21 business days	9 to 20 business days
First item	US$ 29.03	US$ 94.07

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.