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Everything That Creeps

This collection brings together the work of Elizabeth McGrath, an artist from the Los Angeles underground scene. Its 112 pages are filled with full-colour photographs and close-up details that show how intricate her sculptures are.

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Her colourful mummified figures can first look like odd, gothic curiosities, yet the craftsmanship soon draws the eye in. Each piece is carefully shaped, dressed and decorated, and the book lets readers study those details at close range.

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