In her major monograph on Grayson Perry, now updated and expanded, writer and art historian Jacky Klein explores the artist's work through a discussion of his major themes and subjects. Klein's text is complemented by intimate and perceptive commentaries by Perry on individual pieces, giving unique access to his imaginative world and creative processes. This third edition not only has updates throughout, but also includes two new chapters, on the House for Essex, designed and built in 2015 with Living Architecture (a UK not-for-profit holiday rental company founded by Alain de Botton, which aims to promote, educate and enhance appreciation of modern architecture), and on Identity Politics, covering new work made since 2013.

Grayson and Jacky talk about his inspirations and processes, work and passions - as well as his most recent projects and his life under lockdown, including his hugely popular new TV series, currently running on Channel 4 on Monday nights.

Clear, generous and insightful... In unravelling the mystique behind Perry, Klein shows why this unlikely artist is, in fact, most likely a national treasure - Financial Times

Lavish... Jacky Klein leads us into the warped world of this crossdressing potter with a keen intellect and a sharp social insight - The Times