It’s now been seven years since the last edition came out. Given how rapidly Burning Man has evolved in recent years the book has been overdue for a major update. The new edition reflects that: the text has been comprehensively revised, more than half of the book’s 250-plus photographs are new, there are additional artist profiles, and a valuable epilogue is now included that speaks to the growing importance of Burning Man art beyond the annual event in the Black Rock Desert.
The new edition has been expanded to nearly 300 pages. It’s a hefty volume weighing in at almost 4 pounds.
This has been a collaborative project from the start and I’m immensely grateful to all the wonderful artists who worked with us to make this edition possible. The same can be said for all the Burning Man staff and volunteers who helped us at every step of the way. And to Jeff and the team at Quarto for their support and encouragement. Very special thanks to Marian, Will, Stuart and Leo for their invaluable contributions.
If you’re curious about the image on the cover, that’s scrap artist Duane Flatmo and his iconic mutant vehicle, “El Pulpo Magnifico,” in a photo from Burning Man 2022.