by Eve Babitz
First published 2018
Eve Babitz, LA's legendary It Girl, takes readers on a captivating tour through the life and work of Richard Prince, the provocative painter and photographer. Weaving together Babitz's signature wit and Prince's boundary-pushing artistry, this book immerses us in the creative energy of 1970s New York. As Babitz navigates Prince's controversial appropriations and subversive depictions of American culture, she reveals the man behind the myth – a brilliant, mischievous visionary whose work continues to fascinate and polarize. With Babitz's inimitable style, "Richard Prince" offers an intoxicating glimpse into the mind of a true artistic maverick.
Genres: biography, art, contemporary, non-fiction
Vibes: intimate, lyrical, thought-provoking
Tropes: character-study, creative-process
Setting: New York, Los Angeles
Period: 1970s
168 pages · Hardcover · Gagosian Gallery