Eternal Spiral – Coral is the second printing of an in-depth catalog of James Jean’s solo show that traveled through multiple museums in China around 2022-2024. This large hardcover volume features never-before-published works, expansive gate-folds, an animated lenticular image, and essays in English and Chinese. This additional printing of the catalog features a new cloth color, a new tipped-in plate cover image featuring Descendent VI with intricate gloss details, and a signed foil stamped bookplate within ( see image further below ).

I’m a big fan of James Jean work and have reviewed quite a number of his art books, so I was initially quite disappointed when I found out that this book was not widely available. Thankfully, I was able to reach out to a good friend in Singapore to help me procure a copy from a local bookstore ( more details below ). The reason for the book’s limited availability is exactly as described; this 2nd print is a limited edition run of only 1000 books, each signed by James Jean.

The book itself is definitely quality; housed in a very sturdy hardcover binding, the paper stock used is thick and the reproductions of the art and paintings are crisp, vibrant and really pops. If you’re already a fan of the artist, you’ll be thoroughly delighted, and for anyone who is discovering James Jean work for the first time, they’ll be in a for a treat as well.

(image above) The James Jean signed foil stamped bookplate found at the end of the book.

This is a very welcomed addition to James Jean’s earlier big hardcover art books like Rebus as well as Pareidolia, although the limited print ( 1000 copies ) make it hard for more of his fans to procure a copy of this beautiful book. I do hope it will be released widely in the near future for all to enjoy. Highly recommended.

Availability – These are the online/physical stores that might still carry copies of the book –

Giant Robo ( USA ) / Basheer Books ( Singapore )

Eternal Spiral – James Jean art book details :

– Limited edition of 1000
– 290 pages
– Signed and foil stamped bookplate
– Measures 12 5/16 x 9.25 x 1.25 inches

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