{"title":"Jed Perl","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJed Perl\u003c\/strong\u003e writes with a discerning eye on the intersections of contemporary art and cultural history. His works often explore the lives and legacies of influential artists, combining critical insight with evocative storytelling that brings the art world vividly to life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will find in Perl's books a thoughtful examination of creativity and artistic expression. Whether delving into individual artists or broader movements, his prose invites reflection on the enduring power of visual art.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"calder-chess-knightmares-by-jed-perl-9782851173188","title":"Calder: Chess Knightmares","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sumptuous compendium of Alexander Calder's chess works, with ephemera and archival materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis handsome volume celebrates Alexander Calder's fascination with the game of chess. It comprises two parts: the first presents \u003cem\u003eThe Knightmares Portfolio\u003c\/em\u003e, an approximation of an unrealized publication conceived in 1944 but never published. It comprises 46 chess drawings by Calder inscribed with titles, alternate titles, and puns by Duchamp, Mary Reynolds, and Calder.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second part of the book features scholarly and experimental texts from Alexander S. C. Rower and Jed Perl, exploring such topics as Calder's relationship with Marcel Duchamp (who was famously obsessed with chess) and his involvement in the 1944 exhibition \u003cem\u003eThe Imagery of Chess\u003c\/em\u003e at Julien Levy Gallery. Archival documentation, ephemera, and reproductions of Calder's chess sets—including photographs of each chess piece and related works on paper—are also featured.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA detailed chronology by Susan Brauer Dam completes this rich corpus.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47430210617580,"sku":"9782851173188","price":100.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9782851173188.jpg?v=1774559397"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/jed-perl.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}