Louise Bourgeois Made Giant Spiders and Wasn’t Sorry. is an illustrated artist biography written and illustrated by Italian artist Fausto Gilberti and published by Phaidon.

Part of Phaidon’s Rebel Artists series, the book introduces younger readers to Louise Bourgeois, one of the most important figures in modern and contemporary art. Bourgeois used drawing, weaving, sculpture, installation, and everyday objects to explore memories of childhood, family relationships, fear, protection, and emotional experience.

The book pays particular attention to Bourgeois’s celebrated giant spider sculptures. Although these enormous works can appear intimidating, they were closely connected to memories of her mother, whom Bourgeois associated with qualities such as patience, protection, weaving, and repair. Gilberti presents these ideas in a clear and playful way that makes the artist’s often complex work accessible to younger audiences.

The hardcover volume contains 48 pages and measures approximately 21.5 × 21.5 cm / 8.5 × 8.5 in. Gilberti’s spare black-and-white drawings are punctuated by pink accents, creating a distinctive visual interpretation of Bourgeois’s life and art. The book carries ISBN 978-1-83866-624-8.

Phaidon presents the title as part of the Rebel Artists series, alongside books devoted to artists including Jackson Pollock, Yves Klein, Yayoi Kusama, Banksy, and Marina Abramovic. Gilberti created the series to make contemporary art approachable and enjoyable for children while retaining enough visual wit and art-historical context to appeal to adult readers and collectors as well.

A distinctive publication for admirers of Louise Bourgeois, contemporary sculpture, modern art, artist biographies, illustrated books, children’s art education, and Fausto Gilberti’s Rebel Artists series.

Artist: Louise Bourgeois
Author / Illustrator: Fausto Gilberti
Title: Louise Bourgeois Made Giant Spiders and Wasn’t Sorry.
Format: Illustrated artist biography / hardcover art book
Publisher: Phaidon Press
Year: 2023
Binding: Hardback
Language: English
Pages: 48
Illustrations: Black-and-white illustrations with pink accents
Size: 21.5 × 21.5 cm / 8.5 × 8.5 in
ISBN: 978-1-83866-624-8
Edition: Standard edition
Series: Rebel Artists
Recommended age: 4–7 years
Subject: Louise Bourgeois — sculpture, drawing, textiles, spiders, memory, family, and contemporary art