Agrippa: The Book of the Dead | Golden Age

Agrippa is a 1992 artist's book by William Gibson, Dennis Ashbaugh, and Kevin Begos Jr. that explores the intersection of art, technology, and mortality. The book contains a poem by Gibson, a series of etchings by Ashbaugh, and a floppy disk with a self-destructing program that erases the poem after a single reading. With a vibe score of 8, Agrippa is a cultural artifact that reflects the anxieties and fascinations of the pre-internet era. The book's use of a self-destructing program raises questions about the nature of digital media and the impermanence of art. As a pioneering work of digital art, Agrippa has influenced a generation of artists and writers, including the likes of Bruce Sterling and Jonathon Keats. With only 46 copies produced, Agrippa is a rare and highly sought-after collector's item, selling for upwards of $25,000 at auction.