Harland Miller: Overcoming Optimism is a limited-edition hardback book published by Ingleby Gallery, produced in an edition of 1,000 copies. The publication presents Miller’s sharp and instantly recognizable approach to text-based painting, where the language of book covers, self-help culture, literature, and dark humor becomes contemporary art. 

Inside, the 72-page book includes a specially commissioned essay by Michael Bracewell and interview material with Miller, offering insight into the artist’s mix of wit, nostalgia, irony, and melancholy. Focused on Miller’s ability to turn phrases into bold visual statements, Overcoming Optimism is a strong collector’s book for fans of contemporary British art, typography, text-based painting, and artist publications.

Author: Harland Miller

Format: Hardcover

Language: English

Pages: 72 pages

Size: 24 × 32 cm / 9.4 × 12.6 in

Published: 2012

ISBN: 9780956669230

Publisher: Ingleby Gallery