In Eye of the Tiger artist Oscar Guermouche focuses on the stare as language. The book is composed of close-ups of the eyes of 99 male characters from various films. The stills portray the characters in situations where they are driven into some sort of readiness; these stares express everything from controlled calm to furious aggression. The films were all released between 1977 and 2000, the formative years of Guermouche’s childhood and coming of age, including schooling, sexual debut and military service.
The grainy, deep black images give the impression of memories rather than direct depictions. The dust jacket is made out of kraft paper, which draws ammunition packaging to mind. The metal foil refers to the machine as a male ideal, and to the steely-eyed stare. The black wooden pattern on the cover are reminiscent of installations in the form of barricades that Guermouche has created.
Each of the 99 copies of the spec.ed. has been signed as one of the characters in the book.

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