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Young, Sleek, and Full of Hell

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I have been waiting for this book for a long time. Although I wasn't a regular when the gallery was open, over the years I have become a big fan of the art and artists that were exhibiting there. This book is filled with interesting photos and anecdotes about the struggles of being an independent artist and gallery in an increasingly more corporate world. New York is not the same now. This book reminds me that one mustn't have to sell out to make a mark.

This book gives you a look at what it was like from the people who were there. I only went to a few shows but these people lived there. McGee, Kilgallen, Campbell, Gonzalez and more. Photos of the shows and behind the scenes of life and work at the gallery. Plus great interviews with dozens of artists and people who were there telling how they found out about it and there wildest alleged experiences. Great book, every city in the world needs an alleged gallery, I know mine does.

Love this book! Contains some great insights into the early careers of some of my favorite artists. There should be more books like this!

I returned it.
If you are an artist looking for inspiration, you won't find it here.
The only fresh thing about this book is the title.

Photos are bland. It is more academic without the kick or good design in
"Live Through This."
The content would only be of historical interest.

I ordered this book because Amazon stated
" Customers who bought "Live through This" also bought this book.
I imagine they are getting a lot of returns.