Roy Lichtenstein: The Impossible Collection

The Impossible Collection of Roy Lichtenstein by Assouline: Front-facing flat view of the cover. A full-bleed pop-art portrait of a blonde woman in a white nurse's cap: bold black outlines, Ben-Day halftone dots, warm orange-yellow background, blue eyes, open lips. No title text on the cover — the artwork fills the entire front face.

The Impossible Collection of Roy Lichtenstein by Assouline: Three-quarter view of the book. The cover features a Lichtenstein-style pop-art portrait of a blonde woman in a white nurse's cap, with bold black outlines, Ben-Day dots, and an orange-yellow background. ROY / LICHTENSTEIN in black on the yellow spine. THE IMPOSSIBLE COLLECTION and ASSOULINE at base.

The Impossible Collection of Roy Lichtenstein by Assouline: Three-quarter view of the yellow presentation box. The face displays four silver-grey Ben-Day dot quadrant panels separated by bold yellow crossbars with black corner diamond accents — a Lichtenstein-inspired geometric abstraction. ROY / LICHTENSTEIN on the yellow spine. ASSOULINE at base.

The Impossible Collection of Roy Lichtenstein by Assouline: Angled view of an open book spread. The right page features entry 51, a 1965 Lichtenstein lithograph depicting industrial machinery and architectural forms in yellow, red, black, and white with bold outlines and Ben-Day dots. Left page carries caption and body copy. Polka-dot fore-edge is visible.

The Impossible Collection of Roy Lichtenstein by Assouline: Top-down view of the book flat in its open red presentation box. The book cover shows SWEET DREAMS, BABY! in a white comic speech bubble on yellow, POW! in large red letters below, and a dark-haired figure rendered in Ben-Day dots. A red ribbon pull is visible along the spine.

The Impossible Collection of Roy Lichtenstein by Assouline: Angled view of the book in its open red presentation box. The yellow cover shows SWEET DREAMS, BABY! in a comic speech bubble, POW! in red below, and a stylized dark-haired figure — all in Lichtenstein's pop-art style. Spine: ROY / LICHTENSTEIN in black on yellow. ASSOULINE at base.

The Impossible Collection of Roy Lichtenstein by Assouline: A large cream canvas tote bag with dark brown handles and base trim. ASSOULINE is printed on the front in large dark brown sans-serif. The book's yellow spine with LICHTENSTEIN in large black vertical letters peeks above the bag opening alongside white cotton handling gloves.

Roy Lichtenstein's comic strip-inspired paintings and irreverent wit have resonated with art collectors and enthusiasts for over half a century. Museums and galleries compete to exhibit his work, and in the market, he is one of the most coveted names in contemporary art. Celebrated for imbuing ordinary objects from hot dogs to trash cans with monumental power, Lichtenstein defied traditional "good taste" and became part of the new avant-garde that redefined American art in the 1960s. In this Assouline Ultimate Collection volume, one hundred of Lichtenstein's most memorable works, as chosen by art historian Avis Berman, are lavishly reproduced, from the iconic Whaam! and Drowning Girl and later reinterpretations of paintings by Picasso, Matisse, and van Gogh to public commissions like Times Square Mural, which is installed in New York City's Times Square subway station. Including stunning gatefolds that reveal the breadth of Lichtenstein's art in all its color and beauty, this book is a dream collection for Pop Art lovers the world over.

Complimentary white gloves and signature canvas tote bag are included with each purchase from Assouline's Ultimate Collection.

Product Details

Handcrafted limited edition in a luxury clamshell case. 200 pages with 120 illustrations. Released May 2019. Selected by art historian Avis Berman.

Care Instructions

Keep in a cool, dry place. Dust gently with a soft cloth and avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight or moisture.

Size & Fit

15.5" W × 18.7" L × 3.1" D

Shipping Details

Please allow 5-7 days for standard delivery.

Return Policy

This item is final sale and not available for return.

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