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Framed: 61 x 21.5 in | 154.94 x 54.61 cm
Mixed Media, Fine Art Print, and Silkscreen
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Hand-signed Silkscreen Limited Edition Artwork by James McQueen.
A continuation from the now sold-out collection, Anthology, James McQueen returns in 2026 with brand-new limited editions, exploring the power of stories beyond the printed page. Drawing together an eclectic collection of titles and cultural references, McQueen transforms familiar book spines into layered artworks that conjure narrative and memories. Removed from their original context, the titles begin new conversations, create unexpected connections and moments of humour.
Known for his playful approach to subverting familiar formats, McQueen reimagines the traditional bookshelf as a contemporary canvas. Through bold colour, rich texture and carefully considered juxtapositions, he transforms it into a playground of language and meaning. His tongue-in-cheek phrases, witty observations and playful declarations sit side by side to create unexpected narratives that feel at once familiar, personal and open to interpretation.
‘The layered textures and worn surfaces are intentional. I wanted these works to feel collected rather than created, as though they have lived a life of their own. Every mark, scrape and splash of colour adds to the sense of history, celebrating the beauty of objects that have been handled, treasured and passed from one person to another.’
Books have long served as vessels for ideas, romance, rebellion and discovery. In Anthology, those qualities are distilled into carefully curated compositions that prompt curiosity. A chance pairing of titles might spark a memory, suggest a story or raise a smile.
At once nostalgic and unmistakably contemporary, Anthology celebrates storytelling as a living process, one that is borrowed, shared, reinterpreted and rewritten. The collection invites us to participate in this journey of discovery and reinvention, where new meaning is forged in the individual response of every viewer. In McQueen’s words, ‘Anthology is for readers, collectors, dreamers and storytellers. It is a reminder that stories never truly end when the final page is turned; they continue to live on through the people who carry them forward.’
Find out more about Anthology or shop all James McQueen’s art.
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My Life in Stories II
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THE FINER DETAILS
Hand-signed by the artist
The artwork is hand-signed by James McQueen.
Ready to Hang
The artwork arrives carefully packaged and ready to hang, with fittings included.
Limited Edition Silkscreen
Given Castle Fine Art's expertise as the UK's leading art retailer and publisher, we are committed to the highest standards regarding the printing of artworks. Believed to have originated as far back as 1000 years ago, silkscreen printing involves using a tightly stretched mesh or screen. The first step is to mount the silkscreens over your chosen canvas, with a separate screen for each colour. Once the screens or stencils are in place, artists roll, press, sponge or squeegee their ink or paint over the silkscreens to leave a design.
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The Art in Life
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Anthology 2026
Known for his playful approach to subverting familiar formats, James McQueen’s 2026 Anthology collection reimagines traditional bookshelves as contemporary canvases. Drawing together an eclectic collection of titles and cultural references, McQueen transforms book spines into layered artworks that conjure narrative and memories. Removed from their original context, the titles begin new conversations, create unexpected connections and moments of humour.
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The artist
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!
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