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[2YE]⇒ Read Secret Universe 2 Claudia Dichter Udo Kittelmann Paul Laffoley Books

Secret Universe 2 Claudia Dichter Udo Kittelmann Paul Laffoley Books



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The colorfully diagrammatic paintings of Paul Laffoley (born 1940) have won the artist and architect a devout cult following since the mid-1960s. From his one-room apartment in Boston (dubbed by him "the Boston Visionary Cell"), Laffoley has devised complex theories and fantastical scenarios on time travel, the fourth or fifth dimensions and cosmological, scientific and astrological questions, arranging his data in charts, maps and diagrams that combine text and image. These theories--which are first laid out in writing, and then transposed into graphic form--draw on the typologies of Jung and Blake, the theories of Goethe and the architectural writings of Buckminster Fuller and Frederick Kiesler, with whom Laffoley once collaborated. This volume is published in the Hamburger Bahnhof's new Secret Universe series, dedicated to artists who have gone unnoticed by established art discourses.

Secret Universe 2 Claudia Dichter Udo Kittelmann Paul Laffoley Books

Great find, was really glad to see something released by this visionary artist... Above review is correct, this is a companion piece for a gallery showing. Lucky normal earthlings like us own this--there are paintings in here that I have not seen before online. I have never seen a gallery showing, but this book is probably as close as I'll get for the time being.

The huge draw about this book is that it includes hand-written journal notes straight from Laffoley. It's very intriguing to see his sketches and notes... give one a better glimpse of the genius contained in this mortal trapping.

I loved the book--great information, a fair amount of color reprints (perhaps 30-40, cannot recall at the moment). High-quality print job too.

Pick-it up if you can find it!

But yes, the world still does need a definitive 600 page plus 24x24" coffee table book... Even for a price of $1,000.... haha!

Product details

  • Paperback 136 pages
  • Publisher Walther König, Köln; Bilingual edition (February 29, 2012)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10 386335088X

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Secret Universe 2 Claudia Dichter Udo Kittelmann Paul Laffoley Books Reviews


It's a little expensive, yes. But it's worth it to pull out on those days when you want to escape into the Laffoley world or when you want to show that world to other friends or impress a girlfriend. For those who are inclined to deep thoughts, this is an excellent conversation starter too.
If you are a Paul Laffoley fan, you should definitely buy this book.

However, keep in mind that it was published as a companion text to a gallery show.

It is not the Paul Laffoley coffee-table omnibus the world is woefully lacking.

3-foot square paintings rich with mind-bending blocks of text reduced to 6 1/2 inches square on the pages.

Most of them prove legible with a magnifying lens, but not all.

Worth it for the commentary and the healthy portions of Laffoley's journal/sketchbook material.

True fans continue to hope for the definitive Paul Laffoley book.
Great find, was really glad to see something released by this visionary artist... Above review is correct, this is a companion piece for a gallery showing. Lucky normal earthlings like us own this--there are paintings in here that I have not seen before online. I have never seen a gallery showing, but this book is probably as close as I'll get for the time being.

The huge draw about this book is that it includes hand-written journal notes straight from Laffoley. It's very intriguing to see his sketches and notes... give one a better glimpse of the genius contained in this mortal trapping.

I loved the book--great information, a fair amount of color reprints (perhaps 30-40, cannot recall at the moment). High-quality print job too.

Pick-it up if you can find it!

But yes, the world still does need a definitive 600 page plus 24x24" coffee table book... Even for a price of $1,000.... haha!
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