A Pauper Collector's Buying Guide

This is an extraordinary experiment in contemporary art economics. This book features works by over 20 contemporary artists who create, exhibit, and sell their art in flexible and unconventional ways, bravely breaking free from established art market rules to explore new economic models and distribution strategies. These works take various forms, from a one-dollar coin to an email, from a restaurant bill to a certificate, all subverting and redefining the value of art. Prices range from (less than) one dollar, with some even paying you! Even if you are penniless, you can still happily enjoy the pleasure of collecting art – and participating in art creation!

"Without a doubt, this is the perfect (and most affordable) start for the poor collector, you are about to embark on a brilliant collecting career!"

The Chinese edition is co-published by Edition Taube and Norstone Press, with added works by Taiwanese and Hong Kong artists, including: Adnan Balcinovic, Stijn ter Braak, Stefano Calligaro, Felipe Cussen, Christine Demias, Steven Emmanuel, Thomas Geiger, David Horvitz, Florence Jung, Donna Kukama, Junya Li, Jonas Lund, Antoanetta Marinov, Jonathan Monk, Son Ni, Anna Paul, Pak Sheung Chuen, Cesare Pietroiusti, Scott Robertson, David Sherry, Veronika Spierenburg.

To celebrate the publication of this book, author Thomas Geiger has specially created a Chinese version of the certificate for his work "I Want To Become A Millionaire", titled "我要成為百萬富翁" (I Want To Be a Millionaire). Each is priced at only one Euro (NT$37), limited to 100 copies. Don't miss this million-dollar opportunity!

(This book originated from "Confessions of a Poor Collector" by Eugene M. Schwartz, published by Edition Taube in 2011. Norstone Press will release the Chinese edition in January 2026.)