DAVID SYLVIAN

Spanning a career of over thirty years, Hypergraphia is a comprehensive collection of the written works of David Sylvian.

This is arguably the most beautiful thing Sylvian has ever produced. The book is jaw-droppingly beautiful - something no scan can do justice to. You have to feel the book, see it, and turn the pages to fully understand just how exquisite it is.

The book celebrates the longstanding collaboration between Sylvian and acclaimed designer Chris Bigg (of 4AD and v23 fame), who has worked on samadhisound releases since the label's inception.

Includes previously unpublished and brand new poems, revealing conversations with influential improviser Keith Rowe (AMM co-founder) and musicologist Marcus Boon. Features aspects of Sylvian's own photographic work as well as selections by some of the most reputable and innovative artists working today.

Featured Artists Include: Atsuhide Ito, Nigel Grierson, Atsushi Fukui, Katharina Grosse, Toru Kamiya, Eric Rondepierre, Tacita Dean, Hannah Bertram, Yuka Fujii, Kristamas Klousch, Noriko Tanaka, Dan Jay, Cecil Beaton, Shinya Fujiwara, Masataka Nakano, Anton Corbijn, Shinro Ohtake, Vincent Fournier, Kevin Westenberg, Ruud van Empel, and many more.

This is the must-have Sylvian collectible. A well of inspiration for anyone interested in art, design, photography, and poetry. The book is so heavy and substantial that it feels like a precious artifact - handle with the care you would give a holy text.