A Humument

A Humument

Tom Phillips, 2017

Overview

In 1966, artist Tom Phillips began a unique artistic project using W. H. Mallock's obscure Victorian romance, A Human Document (1892). Phillips transformed every page of the original text through painting, collage, and cut-up techniques, creating an entirely new visual and narrative experience. This 50th anniversary edition offers a complete and updated version of this groundbreaking work. It represents a significant reinterpretation of a found text, merging literary history with contemporary artistic intervention.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in experimental art and literature.
• Collectors of unique artist's books.
• Those fascinated by the reimagining of classic texts.

Key features

• Hardback binding
• 392 pages
• Published by Thames & Hudson
• ISBN: 9780500519035
• Dimensions: 136x181 mm
• Weight: 700 gr.