This is a catalog of an exhibition organized to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the artist's first one-man show, and contains over 30 black and white and color plates and well as the "Eric Fischl's To Whom Does it Belong" by Jean-Christophe Ammann; "Voyeurism, Eric Fischl's Vision Of The Perverse" by Donald B. Kuspit; and, "Corrupting Four Probes Into A Body Of Work" by Bruce W. Ferguson.
The book delves into Eric Fischl's journey as an artist during the vibrant and turbulent New York art scene of the 1970s and 1980s. It highlights his struggle for a distinctive narrative style amidst the competitive environment filled with influential figures like Andy Warhol and Julian Schnabel. Fischl's notorious works, such as Bad Boy and Sleepwalker, reflect the chaotic interplay of fame, fashion, and substance abuse, which posed challenges to his artistic integrity and success.
This book includes catalogue information, plus 77 of Eric Fischl's oil paintings from 1980 to 1987, 35 of his works on paper and 12 seminal glassines.