On the Way to Work by Damien Hirst & Gordon Burn (hardcover)

Damien Hirst is one of the most controversial, influential, & fascinating artists today. From the controversy of his early work to the political storm surrounding the arrival of the exhibition Sensation at the Brooklyn Museum of Art, his work has redefined expectations of modern art. 'On the Way to Work' is an extremely candid autobiography of Hirst presented in a series of conversations. He expounds in unpredictable & scabrously funny ways on everything from art to celebrity to s*x, & these frank & intimate conversations are punctuated w/ art from all phases of his career chosen by Hirst himself. This book is a window into Hirst's world: growing up in working class N. England, roughhousing in pubs, obsessing abt life & death, & questioning art fame. Beyond the art world, he's an influential figure to architects, designers, & the fashion crowd as well. "On the Way to Work" is engaging & well-illustrated.

*Please note- this book was published w/ Hirst's writing & drawing thru out.