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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Hamad Butt (illustrator). Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. Hardcover. English. Pub Year 1996, See images for condition. About the book >.>.> Familiars is a posthumous publication dedicated to the artwork and writings of Hamad Butt, who passed away due to AIDS the previous year. While typically an artist's book serves as an ongoing extension of their oeuvre, this volume reflects the comprehensive vision Butt had for a publication that followed his exhibition at the John Hansard Gallery in 1992. In collaboration with gallery director Stephen Foster, Butt had engaged in discussions outlining the content and form of this book, which aims to delve into the essence of his artistic journey.The collection presents an interplay of Butt?s witty, sophisticated art and writings that are both lighthearted and profound. It captures the deep affection and esteem held for Butt by those around him, including family, friends, and colleagues. Contributors to this book include close associates who have supported Butt?s work over the years. Special recognition is given to his family, particularly his brother, Jamal, reflecting the personal connections that underpin Butt's legacy.While striving to honour Butt?s intentions as closely as possible, the team acknowledges the inherent challenges in interpreting an artist's visions. Some sections include previously unpublished texts to better contextualise Butt?s work. This book does not attempt to serve as the definitive account of Hamad Butt?s artistry; instead, it invites readers to engage with the complex and multifaceted nature of his contributions. Ultimately, Familiars serves as a celebration of an artist who, despite his untimely departure, continues to evoke intrigue and admiration among audiences and art enthusiasts alike.

Hardback. Condition: Near fine. First Edition. 27.5 x 22cm. Hardcover in titled purple cloth with holographic embossed design depicting a whirling dancer, 64pp. Hamad Butt was a Lahore-born British artist who graduated from Goldsmiths College in 1990, but died in 1994. During his brief career he showed extraordinary promise, and this book posthumously collects diverse strands of his artistic practice which encompasses high voltage installations, industrial chemistry, alchemy and science. His work was shown at two major exhibitions - - Familiars (John Hansard Gallery, 1992) and Rites of Passage (Tate, 1995). Prior to his untimely death Butt had begun work on a publication about his work, which this lavish, fully illustrated publication draws upon. Rare.