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firstsite publications focus upon artists’ practices, and are generally co-produced at significant moments in their careers.

The close relationships firstsite fosters with artists means these publications truly capture their aspirations and achievements, offering a valuable insight into the creative process.

The following five titles are now available to buy directly from firstsite. The range reflects firstsite’s publishing ethos; from celebrating the prolific careers of artists and makers working locally, to highlighting the importance of emerging UK and international talent.

More firstsite titles can be browsed and purchased from Cornerhouse: www.cornerhouse.org/books

 

Got Up Late the Other Day, Paul Rooney
£15.00

The work of 2008 Northern Art Prize winner, Paul Rooney, is surveyed in this comprehensive publication. It presents a collection of 24 works spanning seven years (1998 – 2005), from early albums through to sound pieces, video, text and performances.
Includes essays by Michael Bracewell and Claire Doherty.
88pp

Certain Places, Hiraki Sawa
£15.00

This is the first publication documenting Hiraki Sawa’s artistic practice. In the years since he competed his MA, Sawa attracted significant attention for his beautiful and moving films. 13 works are presented through a range of colour and black and white images.
An essay by Alex Farquharson provides a personal reading of Sawa’s work, exploring a darker side to his haunting animations.
80pp.

Master Weaver, Peter Collingwood
£7.50

Peter Collingwood OBE was internationally recognised for his revolutionary approach to weaving, marrying technical innovation with fluent design. This publication celebrates his unique practice.
Features texts by Linda Theophilus and Martina Margetts.
48pp

From The Other Side of the Street, Charles Debenham
£25.00

Celebrated Colchester-based artist Charles Debenham produced this seminal book with firstsite. It reflects upon the 50 years he has spent painting everyday scenes around the town. Includes a personal narrative and reproductions of 192 works.

Brick Works, Brigida Baltar
£12.00

This publication focuses on a remarkable body of work that preoccupied Brigida Baltar for over ten years, tracking the artist's brick works series from the mid-1990s through to the present day.
Includes contextual essays by Guy Brett and Luisa Duarte and documentary photographs.
English and Portuguese text.
88pp