In addition, a unique set of prints was commissioned from 13 international artists especially for this volume to continue the tradition of Story of the Eye as an illustrated text. Under the umbrella title Oeillet, these prints are reproduced for the first time in this volume. Also included are a detailed publishing history that discusses the various appearances of the tale since 1928 and lengthy "excavation" project comparing key passages from four known versions of Bataille's tale, including a now-rare 1953 translation.
Editor: Deborah Cullen
Publisher: Institute of Cultural Inquiry
Book design: forger.com
ISBN: 1-889917-00-1 (trade edition)

Note: The trade edition is currently out of print. A very few copies are occasionally obtainable through the ICI; contact the institute for more information. See below for information about other available editions.