I would like to warmly invite you to the launch of PAUL, the latest artist book by Alain Rappaport.

Thursday, September 19th, at 7 PM at Never Stop Reading, Spiegelgasse 18 in 8001 Zurich.

At 8 PM, Gerhard Meister will perform his text from the book. A small exhibition will also be on display.

This book brings together private photographs of missing pets: cats, dogs and birds. Embedded in search posters, printed on home printers and partly protected by plastic covers, they have already been hanging in public spaces for a certain period of time, exposed to the sun, the rain and other adverse effects. The pictures also show partial insights into the world of the animal owners, most of whom have given their protégés a name, such as Paul. The collection of missing animals is complemented by a short story by Gerhard Meister.

first edition, 2024
edition: 400 ex.

hardcover 96 pages
87 colored images
210 x 297 mm

Text: Gerhard Meister
language: English
Concept and design: Vieceli & Cremers