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EyeBook: Sixty Artists. One Subject. A fascinating collection of remarkable works about the eye in art by historic and contemporary artists from the famous to the lesser-known are brought together in one striking volume. Arranged chronologically, the book features an exciting mix of painting, photography, drawing, sculpture and architecture, ranging from the sensual and surreal to the abstract, expressionistic and humorous. Crisp, concise quotes by noted authors and thinkers about vision, seeing, and the eye appear throughout. 

Surprisingly, a visual book exploring the eye in art has never been done before.

Each piece in the book is an exceptional work of art. Highlights include iconic works by Rene Magritte, Man Ray, Salvador Dali, Ed Ruscha, Lucas Samaras, Roy Lichtenstein, Andy Warhol, William Wegman and Yayoi Kusama. The cover image, as seen above, features a photograph from 1863/66 by Pierre-Louis Pierson, Scherzo di Follia [Game of Madness].

The book will feature an introduction by David Travis, former Curator of Photography at the Art Institute of Chicago, and the author of such notable works as At the Edge of Light, and Karsh: Beyond the Camera.

EyeBook will be a beautifully produced and richly illustrated fine art gift book - a work of art in itself - featuring thirty-seven full color images, and twenty-three black and white images.

The current list of artists in EyeBook, in alphabetical order are: Maurizio Anzeri, Nobuyoshi Araki, Herbert Bayer, Bobbe Besold, Lee Bontecou, Louise Bourgeois, Rodney Oman Bradley, Debbie Fleming Caffery, Santiago Calatrava, Elinor Carucci, Elaine Lustig Cohen, Robert Crumb, Salvador Dali, Jusepe de Ribera, Max Ernst, Jaroslav Fabinger, Andreas Feininger, Piero Fornasetti, Abe Frajndlich, Lee Friedlander, Gerlovina-Gerlovin, Ralph Gibson, Jones-Ginzel, Philip Guston, Jindrich Heisler, Gabriella Imperatori-Penn, Paul Klee, Ray King, Barbara Kruger, Yayoi Kusama, William Larson, Elsha Leventis, Roy Lichtenstein, Jenny Lynn, Rene Magritte, Michael Martone, Ray K. Metzker, Duane Michals, Daido Moriyama, David Morowitz, Jon Naar, Tony Oursler, Jenny Painter, Raymond Pettibon, Francis Picabia, Pierre-Louis Pierson, Alan Rath, Man Ray, Odilon Redon, Gregor Reisch, Marcia Resnick, Ed Ruscha, Joseph Sacco, Lucas Samaras, Gary Schneider, David Seltzer, Kiki Smith, Andy Warhol, William Wegman, David Wojnarowicz.

As a visual artist, I have long been drawn to the eye as a subject, a symbol, and a metaphor for vision, seeing, and perception. EyeBook is an expression of my artistic interest in the eye, and has been in the works for several years. I began collecting eye-related imagery over twenty years ago, and at a certain point, realized I had the makings of an amazing book. I then began editing, personally contacting artists, locating works, and securing permissions to create a working prototype.

I have already secured reproduction rights for most of the works in the book, and I am delighted that so many artists, or their representatives, have agreed to participate in the project, including Ed Ruscha, Lucas Samaras, Barbara Kruger, Robert Crumb, Yayoi Kusama and William Wegman.

All aspects of production for the book are in place and ready to move forward. Funds raised will be used to pay for the remaining reproduction rights, the final edit and layout of the book, graphic design, printing of 2,000 hardbound books and custom boxes, shipping, marketing, distribution, and assistants. The printing will be of the highest quality, and will likely be done by the prominent printer and publisher Damiani.

I hope you will consider contributing to EyeBook. It promises to be a unique and beautiful art book that will be a valuable addition to any collection.

Thank you for your support, and I hope you will join me on this journey!

Jenny Lynn is an accomplished artist whose work has been widely published, exhibited and collected. To learn more, please visit  www.jennylynn.com