On Tender Hooks

Isabel Samaras's quirky sexy pop-surrealist art has had a cult following for years and now at long last her first monograph On Tender Hooks is here. In conjunction with the release of this monograph Chronicle Books is pleased to offer a limited edition book and print. Includes: Edition limited to 100 and 5 artist's proofs Print: Honey Dripper (Goldilocks & the Three Bears) 2008 Signed and numbered by the artist 8x10 Gicl e print Drawing her influence from classic TV shows and paintings by the Old Masters for example riffing on G ricault's Raft of the Medusa by replacing the figures with characters from Gilligan's Island Samaras has created a witty erotic and surreal body of work. This fresh and dazzling volume includes a three-way interview between Samaras and fellow low-brow artists Shag and The Pizz as well as delightful and enlightening commentary from gallerist Justin Giarla and art writer Colin Berry and an erotic short story by Lucy Blue. Pre publication price: $150 (through May 1 2009) Post-publication: $250