Johan Deckmann’s Imaginary Book Titles

Poignant, humorous works from an artist who's also a psychotherapist

Much of Copenhagen-based artist Johan Deckmann’s work has the graphic (not to mention internet-friendly) appeal of text-based art, yet it manages to be both thought-provoking and poetic, as well as visually arresting. Most striking, his made-up book covers happen to convey plenty of good advice—for example, “To avoid thinking of death, I dance” and poignant, fun titles such as, “How to forgive but not forget …

Mick Rock: The Rise of David Bowie, 1972–1973

During the The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars era of David Bowie’s career, his official photographer was Mick Rock. Over the course of just a year or so, Rock took countless striking images of Ziggy/Bowie—all glitter, eye-shadow, sequins and joyous self-expression. This book—limited to a number of 1972, each numbered and signed by Bowie and Rock—is a true collector’s …

Christine Osinski’s Photos of 1980s Staten Island

In the upcoming book “Summer Days: Staten Island,” photographer Christine Onsinski captures the spirit of residents of New York City’s “forgotten borough.” Taken during the summer seasons of the 1980s, the monochromatic images offer a glimpse into the culture of Staten Island, which sits just a ferry ride away from the bustling streets of Manhattan. AnOther recently spoke with Onsinski ahead of the book’s release …