The Madvillainy album is revered for masterful production and wordplay in equal parts. West’s new book draws inspiration from this duality, pairing meticulously curated photographs and intricate sequencing to deliver a flowing, surreal take on urban life. “Fotovillainy” draws viewers into a contrasty visual landscape instilled with a raw hip-hop mindset. The 111 images convey the perspective of “Mr. Nobody”, a shadowy apparition that appears throughout the book to highlight social rhythms that underpin West’s work. Similarly to MF Doom’s lyrics on Madvillainy, Fotovillainy’s images work as free-associative fragments, but their power is dramatically elevated when viewed cohesively.
Collector’s Edition includes signed and numbered book (1-10) with accompanying one-of-one Fotovillainy print!
4.7” x 6.45”
80lb satin cover
80lb satin paper
148 pages
The Madvillainy album is revered for masterful production and wordplay in equal parts. West’s new book draws inspiration from this duality, pairing meticulously curated photographs and intricate sequencing to deliver a flowing, surreal take on urban life. “Fotovillainy” draws viewers into a contrasty visual landscape instilled with a raw hip-hop mindset. The 111 images convey the perspective of “Mr. Nobody”, a shadowy apparition that appears throughout the book to highlight social rhythms that underpin West’s work. Similarly to MF Doom’s lyrics on Madvillainy, Fotovillainy’s images work as free-associative fragments, but their power is dramatically elevated when viewed cohesively.
Collector’s Edition includes signed and numbered book (1-10) with accompanying one-of-one Fotovillainy print!
4.7” x 6.45”
80lb satin cover
80lb satin paper
148 pages
