This volume of ornate and textural pictures – all manipulated photos of costume jewelry, trophies and figurines – contains many of the visual works by digital artist Jeffrey Thomas Burke. Burke’s work touches on notes of spirituality, beauty, grandeur and the myth of Paradise, all done in his unique style of digital collage. Included are over 170 color images, including many never previously published. The book opens with gracious introductions from Peter Mays, executive director of the Los Angeles Art Association, and Shana Nys-Dambrot, a well-known Los Angeles art critic and reviewer.JT’s highly-detailed images are richly printed on the oversized pages and are paired with quotes and wisdom from many sources; classical literature, pop culture and snippets from the Internet. The angelic hardcover is delicately wrapped in white linen. A dust jacket featuring custom art by JT Burke protects the book. This first edition of 500 books is laid out in a luxurious coffee table volume measuring 14″ high by 9.5 ” wide, 184 pages. LAAA has secured 6 signed copies before they are available to the general public.Only 6 signed copies available