Books
Art Eclipse
Art Eclipse is my publishing imprint, founded to support artist-led books that treat publishing as a form of practice rather than documentation. Developing Art Eclipse publications in dialogue with my work at Seftel Gallery, the books are sites to think through how artistic and intellectual experience is shaped, constrained, and activated. The imprint focuses on projects that use structure, language, and reflection as ways of navigating systems, authorship, and choice within contemporary culture.
Field Guide To The Art World (forthcoming 2026)
Field Guide to the Art World is an artist-written book composed...
Earlier Publications
The Comet's Tale
A poetic novel exploring transformation, memory...
LIGHT and MATTER: PAINTINGS 2000 - 2020
A monographic catalogue surveying two decades of Seftel’s painting practice.
Post Truth
An artist book examining American history and contemporary culture...
Post Truth
An artist book examining American history and contemporary culture...
LIGHT and MATTER: PAINTINGS 2000 - 2020
Post Truth
Paul Seftel Art Books
Paul Seftel’s books are all about the convergence of Art, nature, texture, and emotion. Through stunning photography and thoughtful stories, each book shows the personal process of transformation, an alchemy of natural elements like copper, limestone, and mica, into expressive surfaces that mirror the shifting landscapes of memory and time. These books aren’t just visual records; they’re immersive experiences that reveal the story behind Seftel’s material world and his deep connection to the elements of earth.
Artistic Explorations
Among his published works, Light and Matter: Paintings 2000–2020 reflects two decades of exploration into color, texture, and the cosmos through industrial and natural mediums. Post Truth takes a conceptual turn, viewing American history through canceled postage stamps, transforming fragments of communication and propaganda into reflections on culture and identity. Meanwhile, The Comet’s Tale offers a lyrical journey through time, myth, and transformation, blending visual and literary art into a meditation on light, change, and the human spirit.
Art Books About Mineral Paintings
Seftel’s art books on mineral paintings aim to inspire as a coffe table book, highlighting the craft, colors and textures behind his technique. Each page reveals process, and the unique methods of layering pigments, using plasters and metals to create living surfaces that evolve with light. Readers gain a glimpse into how geological materials become emotional expressions of transformation and perception.
Books on Contemporary Landscape Art
Seftel’s art books on mineral paintings aim to inspire as a coffe table book, highlighting the craft, colors and textures behind his technique. Each page reveals process, and the unique methods of layering pigments, using plasters and metals to create living surfaces that evolve with light. Readers gain a glimpse into how geological materials become emotional expressions of transformation and perception.
Southwest Art Books
Rooted in the spirit of Santa Fe, Seftel’s Southwest art books embody the quiet radiance of desert light, mineral hues, and timeless landscapes. His art books invite readers to experience the alignment of land and light, and the deep stillness that defines the art of the Southwest.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, all books can be purchased directly through the website.
Each book explores the materials, layering, and light-sensitive pigments that define his mineral paintings.
signed copies are available for collectors of prints or original works of art. Please be in touch via the contact form
Yes, we offer the unique opportunity for private viewings, which can be arranged by appointment through the contact form or through the ‘art experience’ booking page. We look forward to providing you with a personalized and intimate experience of Seftel's captivating work.