Paul Morley

Bill Bailey

Joachim Pissarro

Cliff Lauson

Martin Creed

To celebrate the opening of the artist's first large-scale retrospective, Hayward Publishing is releasing a special edition of 250 copies of its Martin Creed: What's the point of it? exhibition catalogue.Each copy will feature a new version of Creed's iconic torn paper piece, as well as a handwritten 'certificate' of authentication, written onto the pages of the book and individually signed by the artist.Embodying the artist's immediate and irreverent approach, the Martin Creed: What's the point of it? 'special Edition' represents a highly affordable opportunity to purchase a singular piece by this world-renowned artist.Published alongside an exhibition at the Hayward Gallery, London (29 January - 27 April 2014).

What's the Point of It?

Martin Creed Special Edition

Tracey Emin

Ralph Rugoff

Tracey Emin is one of Great Britain's best-known and most controversial artists. This catalogue accompanies the first major survey exhibition of Tracey Emin's work at the Hayward Gallery in London since her rise to prominence in the 1990s. Bringing together suites of works from across the artist's career emphasising the diversity of her dynamic practice, the exhibition spotlights her achievements in a wide variety of media, including sculpture, drawing, painting, text-based works, photographs, video and performance. The book is conceived and produced in close collaboration with the artist and designed by Graphic Thought Facility, London. The exhibition shows at Hayward Gallery, London, 18 May - 29 August 2011

Love is what You Want

David Shrigley

Dave Eggers

Best-known for his wry and witty drawings, British artist David Shrigley's artistic practice extends well beyond drawing to include photography, sculpture, neon signs, animation, painting, printmaking, publishing and music. In an unusually complete look at Shrigley's diverse creative approach, this book showcases a body of conceptual work that is filled with sardonic caricatures, slapstick situations and black humour. With an immediate and accessible appeal to diverse audiences, Shrigley's work offers an insightful commentary on the absurdities of human relationships.Published on the occasion of the artist's first major survey show in London's Hayward Gallery (1 February - 13 May 2012), this beautifully appointed volume features an interview by writer Dave Eggers, essays by Martin Herbert and Cliff Lauson, and an original piece of prose by the artist Jonathan Monk. The book also features a new 7-inch picture disc featuring exclusive recorded original spoken word material created specifically for the book and presented in exclusive screen-printed packaging.A rare opportunity to hear David Shrigley talk about his inspirations, influences and the things in life that he finds funny. On Monday 23 April 2012 David will be signing copies of David Shrigley: Brain Activity and his illustrated libretto Pass the Spoon: A Sort-Of-Opera about Cookery.Taking place at 6.00 pm in the foyer of Queen Elizabeth Hall, Southbank Centre, London and followed at 7.00 pm in the Purcell Room by Artist Talk with David Shrigley (go to www.southbankcentre.co.uk for tickets).

Brain Activity

Cliff Lauson

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