As a researcher deeply immersed in the dynamic world of digital art and blockchain technology, I find the upcoming release of “CryptoPunks: Free to Claim” by Phaidon an exciting and significant event. This comprehensive book, featuring all 10,000 unique CryptoPunk non-fungible token characters, promises to be a valuable addition to our understanding of this cultural phenomenon that has redefined the landscape of digital collectibles.
Phaidon is set to unveil “CryptoPunks: Available for Collection”, an exclusive and in-depth book that showcases every single one of the 10,000 CryptoPunks ever produced. This publication offers a captivating exploration into the journey of these digital artifacts as they transformed into a significant cultural movement.
On October 16th, as reported in crypto.news, Phaidon Publishing has unveiled plans for the release of a new book titled “CryptoPunks: Free to Claim”. This publication is a collaborative effort between creative director Zak Kyes, web3 lifestyle and media company Yuga Labs, and ideas conceived by Zak Group.
The book will be available for order in December for $100 USD, $135 CAN, £49.95 UK and €89.95 EUR. A limited version will be available for CryptoPunk owners with the word e”HOLDER” printed at its edge.
This book is going to be a pioneer, displaying for the first time all 10,000 distinct CryptoPunk characters – each one’s type, attributes, pixel colors, and relevant on-chain information represented by an Image Hash – all neatly printed together.
Artist Simon Denny created small icons of Punks and inserted them onto pages made from perforated blotter paper. The book features an extensive chronology, intricately incorporated within it, with snippets from posts by community members and time-stamped tweets.
Claiming CryptoPunks for free comes with exclusive interviews featuring the influential figures behind its success, including co-founders Matt Hall and John Watkinson, along with artistic director Hans Ulrch Obrich.
The glossary contains over a hundred terms related to web3, generously provided by trailblazers in the field like Beeple, Emily Segal, and Venkatesh Rao.
As a crypto investor, I’ve come across a fascinating book where influential voices from the digital art, design, fashion, and tech world have contributed. Notable contributors include Anika Meier, Gmoney, Mindy Seu, Chris Lyons (a16z), Salome Asega or NEW INC, New Models, Shumon Basar, Martina Tiefenthaler, Michael Connor or Rhizome, Jack Butcher, and 6529.
As I delve into this captivating tome, my objective is to encapsulate the profound historical significance of these digital art legends, CryptoPunks, by weaving together a tapestry of narratives, interviews, and visual analyses. This intricate weave aims to shed light on the far-reaching cultural influence of CryptoPunks within the realm of Crypto Art, and moreover, to predict its continued relevance in shaping our digital art landscape for years to come.
Initially introduced on June 23, 2017, CryptoPunks (also known as Punks) is a collection of 10,000 distinctive 24 x 24 pixel characters, modeled after the punk culture of London in the 80s and the cyberpunk era of the 90s.
Originally, CryptoPunks were available for free claiming, which is why they’re named as such in the book. Due to overwhelming demand, these digital artworks transformed into collectibles that could be bought and sold, with prices varying from hundreds to millions of dollars per piece. Since their sale began, the total value generated by CryptoPunks has exceeded $2.3 billion.
select pieces from the CryptoPunk collection have fetched millions in high-profile auctions held by prestigious houses like Christie’s and Sotheby’s, with some also being added to the permanent holdings of esteemed art institutions such as ICA Miami, Centre Pompidou, and LACMA.
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2024-10-18 11:02