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Harland Miller's prints and paintings channel an artist whose visual and textual wordplay both captivates and shocks. From Penguin book covers to retro & pop motifs. Miller blends fantasy with non-fiction. Discover our selection of original Harland Miller prints & originals for sale at Guy Hepner, Miller dealers since 2002.
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On Me Not In Me; Health and Safety is Killing Bondage; There's No Business Like No Business, 2015Set of three screen prints with gold leaf31 1/2 x 25 5/8 in (each)
80 x 65 cm (each)Edition of 50Series: Penguin Book Cover EditionsCopyright The ArtistHarland Miller’s On Me Not In Me; Health and Safety is Killing Bondage; There’s No Business Like No Business (2015) is a triptych that exemplifies the artist’s signature approach of...Harland Miller’s On Me Not In Me; Health and Safety is Killing Bondage; There’s No Business Like No Business (2015) is a triptych that exemplifies the artist’s signature approach of reimagining vintage book covers with provocative, ironic, and darkly humorous titles. In this set, Miller draws on the visual and tactile nostalgia of mid-century Penguin and other classic publishing designs, layering them with contemporary cultural commentary and a richly textured painterly style.
Health and Safety is Killing BondageThis panel adopts the familiar Penguin paperback format, with horizontal black bands framing a warm ochre centre panel. Across the top, HARLAND MILLER appears in black capitals, followed by the stark proclamation: HEALTH AND SAFETY IS KILLING BONDAGE. The typography is bold and assertive, with “KILLING BONDAGE” in exaggerated, oversized capitals that dominate the composition. At the bottom, the Penguin logo in matching black stands against the ochre, anchoring the work in Penguin’s design tradition. The deliberately distressed edges, surface scuffs, and paint drips at the base lend the cover a sense of history and imperfection, underscoring Miller’s interest in the life and wear of physical books.
On Me Not In MeThis work diverges slightly from the Penguin layout, instead referencing marbled-cover classics. The background is a black-and-gold mottled pattern, suggestive of old leather-bound volumes, with a rectangular ochre panel at its centre containing the title On Me Not In Me. The text is printed in restrained, serif type, with Harland Miller appearing below in smaller capitals. The phrase is loaded with double meaning — teasingly provocative, yet open-ended enough to spark varied interpretations. The marbled effect is layered and painterly, creating depth and texture that evoke the tactile pleasure of antique book surfaces.
There’s No Business Like No BusinessHere, Miller adapts the Penguin Plays series design, using deep navy as the dominant colour. The top title, PENGUIN PLAYS, appears in stylised dotted capitals, reminiscent of theatre marquee lights, adding a visual nod to performance culture. Below, a horizontal gold band features HARLAND MILLER in black type, with the title THERE’S NO BUSINESS LIKE NO BUSINESS positioned beneath in matching black capitals. The phrase wittily subverts the showbiz adage “There’s no business like show business,” replacing it with a dry, cynical comment on inactivity or disengagement. The worn corners, faded gold, and uneven colour saturation contribute to the book’s vintage authenticity while preserving its graphic clarity.
As a triptych, these three works share a cohesive palette of gold, ochre, black, and navy, unifying them visually while allowing each to retain its unique design identity. The aged, distressed treatment in all three pieces reinforces Miller’s fascination with the patina of old books — not just as objects, but as carriers of memory, culture, and wit. The titles, with their blend of satire, innuendo, and cultural observation, invite both laughter and reflection, encapsulating Miller’s talent for merging high art, literary nostalgia, and biting social commentary.
In On Me Not In Me; Health and Safety is Killing Bondage; There’s No Business Like No Business, Miller once again transforms the humble book cover into a rich, multilayered object of contemporary art — one that operates as both a visual feast and a sharp, conceptual statement.
Overview“I’m no fan of using ten words when twenty will do”
Harland Miller is best known for reinterpretation and reimagining of vintage Penguin book covers, where the artist blends scathing wit with heavy doses of typical British humor and irony. His striking body of prints and paintings shows an artist both rooted in, whilst playfully and aggressively, deconstructing tradition. Fascinated with linguistic and visual interplay, Harland Miller’s prints and paintings are some of the most recognizable artworks of the early twenty-first century - copied by many and surpassed by none. Whether through his prints or paintings, Miller’s contributions to the art world have solidified his place as a contemporary artist of remarkable depth and versatility.
Miller’s bold and energetic style witnesses the artist manipulating reality as he sees fit - bending known and established typography, motifs and phrases into a visual caco[phony that pulls no punches. Throughout Harland Miller’s prints and paintings the artist melds nostalgia with a contemporary twist, inviting viewers to reconsider the relationship between art, literature, and popular culture and creating something very much of the now and very much of the then.
Whether you are new to Miller or an established collector, Guy Hepner can help you to build your collection. Dealing in Miller editioned and rare hand-embellished prints and original paintings for over 20 years, we help collectors to buy the very best in Harland Miller art. Harland Miller's powerful legacy continues to grow, captivating audiences across the world with his bold and thought-provoking artistic expressions that bridge the gap between visual art, literature, and cultural commentary.
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