"The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery." -- Francis Bacon-- The first of two rather enigmatic volumes of fantasy and horror art by D X Stone, this one focusing on the darker side of this talented artist. Over twenty full color images in oil, watercolor, pastel and digital media, as well as b&w works, much of it never before published in print form. The book's written content is made up almost entirely of quotes from artists, writers, philosophers and others, mostly related to the subjects of dreams and nightmares.Taken together, the whole creates a sort of poetic narrative on art, the elusive and illusory nature of reality, and the ever-inexplicable nature of the mysterious universe we spring from. Not just an ordinary collection of art, these books provide a fascinating look into the interior of an artists's psyche, and an interesting and stimulating meditation on the big questions of existence itself. 8 x 10 inches, 60 pages plus covers. Foreword by the artist.