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We Love To Party

James McQueen | Limited Edition

Sale price£1,950.00
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Special Edition 2025 | Framed set of two

James McQueen | Limited Edition

Sale price£3,500.00
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If You Ever Leave Me I'm Coming With You

James McQueen | Original

Sale price£25,000.00
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No Risk No Story 2

James McQueen | Original

Sale price£16,500.00
JMQ MIX ABS 91275 MCQUEEN MONKEYS WITH HARING DOGS IV 1 JMQ MIX ABS 91275 MCQUEEN MONKEYS WITH HARING DOGS IV 2
McQueen Monkeys With Haring Dogs IV

James McQueen | Original

Sale price£16,500.00
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McQueen's Monkey's With Haring Dog III

James McQueen | Original

Sale price£16,500.00
JMQ UNI HUM 35766 If You Ever Leave Me (Red) (Large Format) Hand Embellished Unique 12 1 JMQ UNI HUM 35766 If You Ever Leave Me (Red) (Large Format) Hand Embellished Unique 12 2
Sale price£6,950.00
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If You Ever Leave Me, I'm Coming with You (Yellow)

James McQueen | Limited Edition

Sale price£2,950.00

Latest Collections

Special Edition | 2025

James McQueen

Special Edition | 2025

Capturing the excitement, colour, and movement of carefree celebration, James McQueen introduces his distinctive vintage book covers to Pollock-inspired abstract impressionism. Injecting his tongue-in-cheek titles and bold contemporary aesthetic into this new instalment of his Special Edition collection, the artist explores the frantic energy and emotional intensity of a night out. This collection embodies the moment where things blur, boundaries break and stories are made.
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James McQueen

If You Ever Leave Me, I’m Coming With You | 2025

With his candid, provocative and poignant words on modern life and relationships, James McQueen speaks a universal language that transcends generations, borders and culture. If You Ever Leave Me, I'm Coming With You is a playful, yet paradoxical expression of deep love, attachment and the inability to be without another person. Featuring his recognisable monkey insignia and rich painting style, the piece sees McQueen weave another tale for his viewer, this time in five colour variations, allowing them to reflect on their own experiences and make their own connections with the artwork. Pairing this evocative quote with such a visibly loved vintage book cover enhances the feeling of unwavering adoration and devotion felt throughout this collection.
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James McQueen

Non-Fiction | 2024

Offering the viewer two images in one, we see McQueen present some of his most-loved works in a completely new way. His contemporary lenticular designs blend the old and the new, taking us on a nostalgic journey with an interactive element. Pairing his signature evocative quotes and recognisable monkey insignia, these artworks bring McQueen’s vintage book covers to life, capturing attention with their depth and movement. The shifting images and highly tactile design create a new sensory experience for the viewer. Using a special lens to create the optical illusion, the lenticulars have been produced using the highest quality material. Each piece is individually digitally printed to ensure the best multi-frame effect which, combined with the special extruded lens material, guarantees the ultimate fine art lenticular.
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James McQueen

Special Edition | 2024

Cutting-edge artist James McQueen brings us his new Special Edition collection which takes on key elements of life with his usual biting wit and homage to vintage paperbacks.
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James McQueen

Short Stories | 2024

In this collection, McQueen becomes a storyteller – as does the viewer. Each consciously selected title serves to encapsulate the essence of a narrative, allowing us to embark on a journey without ever turning a page. Through composition and symbolism, the artwork guides us through an unfolding drama, leaving room for our own understanding and connection. Weaving tales with his characteristic colour and form, McQueen captures one thematic narrative in a single image, whilst enticing viewers to imagine the individual stories behind it. Much like a short story, these artworks have a unique sense of focus which establishes an immediate and amplified immersion. They spark curiosity, stimulate memories and induce a moment of autobiographical reflection.
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James McQueen

Non-Fiction | Winter 2023

James McQueen returns with his new collection of inspiring originals and two new signed, limited-edition prints from the Non-Fiction series. The private, enigmatic artist continues to produce works inspired by classic paperback book covers, emblazoned with quotes which can be both provocative and poignant. McQueen has a large repertoire of iconic text-based paintings, for enquiries relating to specific titles and artworks that you’re interested in please speak to our art consultants to discuss your requirements. The new McQueen pieces are now SOLD OUT! If you would like to find out if any of them become available, speak to one of our art consultants. You can shop all James McQueen art here, and sign up for our mailing list to be the first to know about new releases here.
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James McQueen

If You Ever Leave Me I'm Coming with You | 2023

The private, enigmatic artist continues to produce works inspired by classic paperback book covers, emblazoned with quotes which can be both provocative and poignant. His latest collection is entitled If You Ever Leave Me I'm Coming with You, which was successfully exhibited at London's Halcyon Gallery.
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James McQueen

Non-Fiction | Spring 2023

James McQueen brings four new limited edition prints from his witty Non Fiction collection to Castle Fine Art. The private, provocative artist continues to produce his work inspired by classic paperback covers, emblazoned with sometimes outrageous, sometimes thoughtful, titles.
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Anthology | 2023

James McQueen returns with a new take on his literary-themed collection, which is sure to sell fast, so read on to secure your piece.  
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James McQueen

Non-Fiction | Summer 2022

Provocative and private artist James McQueen’s hugely popular Non-Fiction collection is back with its third instalment, featuring two limited-edition mixed media artworks recreating the nostalgia of vintage paperback books but with the addition of Pop Art and graffiti-influenced elements with the addition of edgy slogans.
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James McQueen

The sell-out book-themed collection | 2022

Uniting book-lovers, art collectors and ardent readers, the sell-out debut Non-Fiction collection from James McQueen was a huge hit with our collectors. The infamously private painter recreates the nostalgia of vintage books through his mixed media artworks, with the subversive titles and graffiti elements giving his Pop Art inspired paintings a contemporary aesthetic.

"I want to create that wear and tear,that authenticity. It’s too easy to do something clean. It’s too easy to do something with straight lines. It’s much harder to make something look old and tired."

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James McQueen

You should never judge a book by its cover, and McQueen is keeping his firmly under wraps. The elusive artist, who operates under a name as fictitious as the titles he paints, has so far launched one collection of his book-themed Anthology works, three collections of his Non-Fiction works with Castle Fine Art and, the most recent Special Edition collection. They proved to be a page-turner with our collectors, and McQueen's limited edition captivating works are extraordinarily popular and in incredibly high demand - with the Non-Fiction collection selling out in just hours!

James McQueen's identity is veiled in mystery - he is an artist who operates under a pseudonym -yet his art is famously popular with our collectors, often selling-out shortly after release. Working between London and New York, his technique involves layering the canvas with an abundant application of paint in many colours and shades; his use of spray paints giving each piece a graffiti-influenced edge. Once dry, he sands the work down so that a multitude of layers are visible in the finished piece. Finally, the surface is covered with lacquer to add extra richness and vibrancy.

The pieces McQueen creates are based around his love of vintage books which have been much-read and show signs of wear and tear. He has translated this into his mixed media pieces influenced by classic paperbacks. 'Everyone who owns it has put their little stamp on it, like a tea mark, pencil scribbles, or folded page corners,' he says.

'I want to reimagine the dust jacket of a classic book, retro aesthetics with a provocative modern twist." 'I want to celebrate books as treasured objects and the deep affection we have with them. I want the viewer to create their own stories and make their own unique connections to each title. The colours I use can have very subversive powers, and there is a certain significance and emotion that each shade can bring to the interpretations of my work that throws emphasis on the title.'

Using paint and a spray can, McQueen light-heartedly subverts the traditional representation of book covers through his tongue-in-cheek titles and bold, contemporary aesthetic. The subject of books - explored by artists including the American illustrator Norman Rockwell - is given a modern feel through the incorporation of graffiti elements. Inspired by artists like Mark Rothko, these urban touches elevate the vintage, distressed feel of the boldly-coloured book covers, adding texture and challenging their history. McQueen adds: "I want to create that wear and tear, that authenticity. It's too easy to do something clean. It's too easy to do something with straight lines. It's much harder to make something look old and tired."

McQueen mixes the traditional and the provocative in his work. Familiar book designs which date back to the 1930's are mixed with very modern - and controversial - graphics, which subvert the vintage aesthetic of these iconic books. Uniting booklovers with fine art collectors, McQueen's Non-Fiction collections evoke the deeply personal experience and nostalgia that a book can create for its owner. Our emotional response to the words of a book - whether on the inside pages or the front cover - is personal to us. Just as each person interprets a character, or an artwork, differently, the quotes from McQueen's book covers hold significance in uniquely special ways. The carefully-selected typography gives these titles a voice, allowing them to convey a message through humour or caution.

An avid collector, McQueen is as much interested in books as the people who read them. His Anthology collection was inspired by his wife's pile of books next to the bed. 'There's something intriguing about an individual's choice of literature, differing titles waiting to be read, half read or discarded back on the pile for another day,' McQueen explains. 'Reading material is subjective, much like art and anyone can in theory get involved. It's an easy pastime, get a book, read it, and just like that you. become a reader. But behind that simple process is a question of motivation.

'Books carry a whole world within them. Books, like people, have personalities. Reading a good book is like making a new friend - understanding their journey and experiencing a different view of the world.'

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