Decoding The Metaphor - Open Edition

Victor Ostrovsky's paintings provide an intimate glimpse into a world rarely seen by an outsider. Now that the Metaphors of Espionage collection has been completed it is brought in its entirety in a single volume large format coffee table book, telling an even larger story.

Color Image - Each painting from the Metaphors of Espionage collection is reproduced in spot varnish splendor, revealing even small details and subtleties.

Within the Image - The pleasure of art is often in the details. Many individual features from Ostrovsky's works are explained in this volume for the first time. In Game Plan, for instance, the clock has special significance to the artist. Now you'll know why.

This large format coffee table book contains more than 100 high-quality reproductions from Metaphors of Espionage with interpretations of each by Victor Ostrovsky. An informative interview with the artist is also included.