BARNEY, Matthew. The Cremaster Cycle.

(New York, NY): Guggenheim Museum Publications, 2002.  First edition.  Hardcover.  32.2cm by 23.5cm.  521 pages.  The definitive collection of Matthew Barney’s ambitious and complex multimedia project. Originally conceived as a series of five films, The Cremaster Cycle explores themes of identity, creation, sexuality, and transformation through stunning visuals, elaborate set designs, and symbolic narratives. The volume presents the full series of films, along with comprehensive documentation of the installations, sculptures, and other visual works that accompanied the project as well as exclusive essays and photographs that provide deep insight into the creation of the cycle.  A very good copy in boards with printed acetate jacket.