{"product_id":"9780061050374","title":"Art of the X-Files","description":"  Reflecting our world in a uniquely haunting way, \u003ci\u003eThe X-Files\u003c\/i\u003e has engendered a new look of mystery, conspiracy, phenomenon, and fear. These enigmatic, elusive images have had a profound and compelling impact on our visual reality, both feeding into and drawing from mainstream America's fascination with the subversive, the disowned, and the disillusioned. This innovative volume, a visual response to Chris Carter's dark, uneasy creation, collects the works of more than sixty cutting-edge artists. \u003cp\u003e Representing a cross section of contemporary visual arts, these photographers, painters, scultptors, graphic designers, and digital media artists have produced works that reflect their personal interpretation of \u003ci\u003eThe X-Files\u003c\/i\u003e: as a cultural phenomenon, as a new chapter in television history, as an engrossing cosmic conspiracy. Many pieces are accompanied by a statement from the artist, explaining the inspiration behind his or her contribution—ranging from an episode to a line of dialouge, form a particular incident to a theme within the entire series. Illustrated with video stills from the episodes, this volume shows the strong influence of \u003ci\u003eThe X-Files\u003c\/i\u003e imagery on the artistic mind. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e In this introduction to this powerful collection of images, acclaimed writer William Gibson noted that \u003ci\u003eThe X-Files\u003c\/i\u003e \"is a disturbing and viscerally satisfying expression of where we've come from, where we are today, and all those places we simultaneously yearn and dread to go.\" Starling, beautiful, and thought-provoking, this unusual volume expands the creative vision of \u003ci\u003eThe X-Files\u003c\/i\u003e, and of contemporary art itself.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HarperCollins Publishers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47047010877680,"sku":"9780061050374","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780061050374_p0.gif?v=1763620867","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780061050374","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}