1 / 7Gran Fury: Art Is Not Enough — Illustrated Art and Activism Book
Book: Gran Fury: Art Is Not Enough is an illustrated survey of the New York activist artist collective Gran Fury and its work around HIV/AIDS activism. The listing describes a collection of essays, interviews, pamphlets, photographs and ephemera across 216 pages.
At a glance
- Surveys the work of Gran Fury, an activist artist collective that emerged from ACT UP.
- Covers poster designs and other media including newspapers, stickers, photographs, videos and billboards.
- Includes essays, historical interviews, rare pamphlets, photographs and ephemera, according to the listing.
Reference price: $87.95
Price checked: 13 Nov 2026
View offerAhead of Black FridayExplore the selectionPros and cons
Pros
- Combines visual material with historical interviews and essays, making it relevant to both art and activism research.
- The 216-page scope offers a focused reference on Gran Fury and the late-20th-century AIDS activism context.
Technical specifications
8 specifications| Publisher | Museu de Arte de Sao Paulo Assis Chateaubriand/Kmec Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 25 March 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 216 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 6557770500 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-13 | 978-6557770504 |
| Weight listed | 826 g |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 20.32 x 27.31 cm |
What to know before buying
- The listing characterises this as a comprehensive survey, but does not specify how many images are included or whether the book is hardcover or paperback.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers researching AIDS activism, ACT UP and Gran Fury.
- Art and graphic-design readers interested in activist poster campaigns and visual culture.
- Libraries or collections covering late-20th-century art and social movements.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a general history of HIV/AIDS rather than a focused survey of one artist collective.
- Buyers who need a specified binding or detailed image count before purchasing.

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Frequently asked questions
What does Gran Fury: Art Is Not Enough cover?
The listing presents it as a survey of Gran Fury’s activist art and graphic campaigns connected with HIV/AIDS activism, alongside historical interviews, essays and archival material.
What material is included?
The description mentions unpublished essays, historical interviews, rare pamphlets, photographs and ephemera. It also discusses the collective’s posters, newspapers, stickers, videos and billboards.
What are the listed publication details?
The book is listed in English, with a print length of 216 pages and publication date of 25 March 2025.

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