All Good Things
A Treasury of Images to Uplift the Spirits and Reawaken Wonder
Will be published approx. on 17. October 2019
Book
Hardback
320 pages
978-1-912836-00-0 (ISBN)
Description
'Stephen's collection of glorious images is one of the most reliably edifying and entertaining things in my day' Mark Haddon, author of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Nighttime
Stephen Ellcock's international following avidly await his carefully curated and sequenced albums of little known and public domain imagery on social media. Taking his title from the first ever encyclopedia in the English language All Good Things (Omne Bonum), Ellcock's compendium of art and photography inspired by both the natural world and human endeavour provide comfort in these solace-seeking times.
All Good Things evokes the medieval tradition of exquisite, illuminated books: beginning with the universal and travelling through the realms of sky, sea, earth, science and humanity before ending amongst the angels and monsters that have so preoccupied artists over the centuries. Using found artwork from archives, libraries and little-known collections of art, illustration, photography and textiles, this is a glorious adventure; one that can be appreciated on many levels.
Stephen Ellcock's international following avidly await his carefully curated and sequenced albums of little known and public domain imagery on social media. Taking his title from the first ever encyclopedia in the English language All Good Things (Omne Bonum), Ellcock's compendium of art and photography inspired by both the natural world and human endeavour provide comfort in these solace-seeking times.
All Good Things evokes the medieval tradition of exquisite, illuminated books: beginning with the universal and travelling through the realms of sky, sea, earth, science and humanity before ending amongst the angels and monsters that have so preoccupied artists over the centuries. Using found artwork from archives, libraries and little-known collections of art, illustration, photography and textiles, this is a glorious adventure; one that can be appreciated on many levels.
Reviews / Votes
'Perfect for our time' Adrian Searle, Guardian 'Essential. Just buy one... Brain food. Big energy. Healing visions. [Stephen Ellcock] is a hero among swathes of halfwits' Simon Armstrong, Tate Modern 'A treasure trove of 3,000 years of artistic creation, scientific enquiry and pan-global magical, philosophical and religious traditions. Treat yourself and buy this book' Harry Pye, Tate Britain (Book of the Month) 'A celebration of art, illustration, photography and humanity... the perfect antidote to these dark winter months' New Statesman 'What you are doing is incredible and important' John Lurie 'Stephen, whoever you are... I love every picture you've posted. Everyone should follow you' Jerry SaltzMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Duckworth Books
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 178 mm
ISBN-13
978-1-912836-00-0 (9781912836000)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Stephen Ellcock is a curator who has expanded his Facebook page and Instagram feed into an online museum of images, visual delights, oddities and wonders drawn from every conceivable culture, era and corner of the globe. He is the author several books, including All Good Things and The Book of Change.