In Steel Grey Armour is a bilingual (English/French) hardcover art book presenting the complete reproduction of Genesis P-Orridge’s enigmatic collage work, originally created in 1979 and entrusted to French music journalist Yves Adrien (Rock’n’Folk). This edition documents their artistic and personal connection through rare letters, photographs, and exchanged artworks. It concludes with reflections from the current owner of the original collage book, tracing its journey through the Parisian underground art scene and the legendary bookshop Un Regard Moderne. Printed on high-quality Arena Extra White 170 g paper, this 96-page publication offers a unique glimpse into avant-garde art and counterculture.
Genesis P-Orridge (1950–2020) was an influential English artist, musician, and writer, known for founding the avant-garde collective COUM Transmissions, the band Throbbing Gristle, and Psychic TV. A pioneer of industrial music and radical performance art, P-Orridge explored themes of identity, gender, and occultism.
Yves Adrien is a French music journalist and writer associated with Rock’n’Folk, known for his work documenting punk and new wave culture.
Olivier Naudin is a publisher and editor specializing in rare and underground art books.
