If Capitalism Is Short, My Shots are Long: Declan Clarke Talks to Shirley Read

'Declan Clarke's skill is to weave the personal into the political and vice-versa, and to show that the two are inextricably related.'
TATE

'A critical - and uniquely frank - conversation about left-wing politics, class, the moving-image and cinema.
Valentine Umansky, Curator International Art, Tate Modern

This book, an exclusive interview with Berlin-based, Irish artist and filmmaker Declan Clarke, provides a detailed insight into the creative process of an artist at a key stage in his career. Clarke is a master communicator and storyteller - always open, amusing, inspiring - and highly readable. 

Ranging from his early formative experiences at art college to his work on his most recent, award-winning films, the interview ranges over those issues of fundamental concern to almost any artist: instinct, research, colour, form, collaboration, career, funding, creativity, technology, politics... and the dogs of Bucharest. 

The interview is illustrated by images of Clarke at work researching and shooting his films.

Thread-sewn, OTA binding, with flaps.
Cover: Callisto Pearl 250gsm.
Text: Olin: Rough Soft White 120gsm.