Adams, Alexander

From Spark to Flame: Funding Dissenting Art

ISBN: 9781999961442
London, England, UK: Golconda Fine Art Books, 2025. Limited First Edition. Stapled Wrappers. Signed by Alexander Adams. "This pamphlet explains what dissenting artists (regardless of political, religious or sectional affiliation) need, how they can be funded and what benefits accrue to donors for their support. Clearly setting out the rationale behind the necessary steps for establishing a dissenting art culture, From Spark to Flame offers routes for turning inspiration into lasting meaningful change in the arts, in ways that can be taken up in many fields of creativity and activism." (back cover) A dynamic, informative & very practical essay by Alexander Adams- the award-winning British artist, author, poet & Burroughsian Scholar Par Excellence with talent to burn who is our good friend & colleague at the European Beat Studies Network (ebsn.eu). An artful & beautiful production, chapbook-format pamphlet in stapled special red wrappers, one of 50 copies (of a total edition of 250) hand-numbered & signed by Adams in black ink at copyright/colophon page (inner front cover), this is copy No. 5/50. Here's an exemplary passage just before the Conclusion: "As we develop high-trust networks, we must root out bad actors, unreliable partners and the greedy, selfish and unworthy, who will appear when money is scented. Generosity must be matched by watchfulness; that goes for Donors as well as Recipients. Not all money is equal. As William Burroughs warned, "Watch whose money you pick up." " (pg. 18) The latest instant-classic Adams collectible in its very rarest form. See our other scarce, rich & rewarding Adams collectibles including item No.s 3022, 3028, 3641, 3884, 5003, 5410. In very fine, as-new condition with only tiny bumps at outer corners of covers & page leaves. Very Fine. [Item #8541]

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