{"title":"Books by Grayson Perry","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"9780141979618","title":"Playing to the Gallery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'I have never read such a stimulating short guide to art'\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eLynn Barber, \u003ci\u003eSunday Times\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow Grayson Perry is a fully paid-up member of the art establishment, he wants to show that any of us can appreciate art (after all, there is a reason he's called this book \u003ci\u003ePlaying to the Gallery\u003c\/i\u003e and not 'Sucking up to an Academic Elite'). Based on his hugely popular BBC Radio 4 Reith Lectures and full of pictures, this funny, personal journey through the art world answers the basic questions that might occur to us in an art gallery but seem too embarrassing to ask.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43201496481970,"sku":"9780141979618","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780141979618_674f2eb7-46d6-4cb3-8ae9-bdd517286243.jpg?v=1786011774"},{"product_id":"9780141981741","title":"The Descent of Man","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'A breeze of a read, makes you see our male-manufactured world a  little differently' Matt Haig\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'GRAYSON PERRY FOR KING AND QUEEN OF ENGLAND. Imagine how BRILLIANT our country would look if he was' Caitlin Moran\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrayson  Perry has been thinking about masculinity - what it is, how it   operates, why little boys are thought to be made of slugs and snails -   since he was a boy. Now, in this funny and necessary book, he turns   round to look at men with a clear eye and ask, what sort of men would   make the world a better place, for everyone?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat would happen  if  we rethought the old, macho, outdated version of manhood, and  embraced a  different idea of what makes a man? Apart from giving up the   coronary-inducing stress of always being 'right' and the vast new   wardrobe options, the real benefit might be that a newly fitted   masculinity will allow men to have better relationships - and that's   happiness, right?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrayson Perry admits he's not immune from the   stereotypes himself - as the psychoanalysts say, 'if you spot it,  you've  got it' - and his thoughts on everything from power to physical   appearance, from emotions to a brand new Manifesto for Men, are shot   through with honesty, tenderness and the belief that, for everyone to   benefit, upgrading masculinity has to be something men decide to do   themselves. 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Early childhood in Chelmsford, Essex is a rural Eden that ends abruptly with the arrival of his stepfather, leading to constant swerving between his parents' houses, and between boys' and women's clothes. But as Grayson enters art college and discovers the world of London squats and New Romanticism, he starts to find himself. At last he steps out as a potter and transvestite.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43399586709682,"sku":"9780099485162","price":12.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780099485162_dacd1ec2-94a2-48b9-b9ad-bb689262142e.jpg?v=1786011358"},{"product_id":"9780714118321","title":"Grayson Perry: The Tomb of the Unknown Craftsman","description":"'The Tomb of an Unknown Craftsman is of a treasure hoard from a distinct civilisation. The difference is that it is a civilisation of one. The territory it springs from is my imagination. ... The relationship between my personal themes and obsessions and the vastness of world culture as represented in the British Museum is like a narrow pilgrimage trail across an infinite plain.’ - Grayson Perry  Grayson Perry’s centrepiece to this fascinating journey is a major artwork: a metal tomb in the form of a ship, encrusted with reliefs and artistic cargo based on, or actually cast from, objects in the collection of the British Museum. The occupant sails into the afterlife surrounded by the talismans of many faiths and peoples. This is a memorial to all the anonymous craftsmen that over the centuries have fashioned the man-made wonders of the world, many of which are on display in the Museum. Around the tomb, the other artworks - ceramics, tiles, cast metal sculpture, textiles and prints - are laid out in ritualistic symmetry as if they once belonged somewhere else. Alongside his own works, Grayson Perry presents a personal selection of objects from the British Museum that are the inspiration for his pieces or connected strongly with them thematically or aesthetically. Including an introduction by Grayson Perry and lavishly illustrated, this book takes us to the fantasy world of a contemporary artist who never fails to challenge and unsettle his audience.","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54926337704309,"sku":"9780714118321","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9780714118321_87fe6179-b628-4f4d-802a-1f8ccab0b721.jpg?v=1786015196"},{"product_id":"9781911054627","title":"Grayson Perry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"The Turner Prize winner leads a visual tour through his life in six artworks - from college days to knighthood.\"\u003c\/em\u003e — \u003cstrong\u003eTelegraph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrayson Perry is one of Britain’s most celebrated contemporary artists and cultural figures. This book, which includes first sight of new and previously unpublished works, is published to accompany the largest-ever retrospective of Perry’s art. It offers a vibrant insight into his life and work, from his youth in rural Essex to sell-out stage shows at the Royal Albert Hall.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrayson Perry vividly reflects on his art, life and career, remembering the sources of inspiration and influences along the way. Victoria Coren Mitchell’s thought-provoking contribution considers the role of humour in Perry’s art, highlighting the often-underestimated effort involved in being at once a serious artist and a lovable character. Patrick Elliott provides an illuminating biographical essay of the artist. The reader is also given a fascinating glimpse into the technique and process behind Perry’s prints, pots and tapestries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShowcasing 75 exhibited works, the book covers the full range and breadth of his astonishing career.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Gardners","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56309011579253,"sku":"9781911054627","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0612\/7193\/3106\/files\/9781911054627_5cb74066-afce-43c7-871d-337d1e50d589.jpg?v=1786029681"}],"url":"https:\/\/backstory.london\/collections\/author-grayson-perry.oembed","provider":"Backstory","version":"1.0","type":"link"}