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Softcover, approx. 120 pages
5 in. x 7 in. | 12.7 cm. x 17.78 cm.
Introduction by Genesse P-Orridge

In the 1970s and ’80s, Genesis P-Orridge recorded numerous interviews with her then mentor William S. Burroughs. In 1991, during England’s satanic panic raids,  those recordings were seized and burned by Scotland Yard, along with most of her archives. 

Almost 30 years later in 2019, while Genesis was battling leukemia and given less than a year to live, she decided to share her knowledge and wisdom in recorded interviews with director David Charles Rodrigues. 

Over the course of that year, Genesis and David sat down for six extensive conversations, which then became the foundation for S/he is Still Her/e: The Official Genesis P-Orridge Documentary (World Premiere Tribeca Film Festival 2024) .

This book is the full transcript of their final and most vulnerable interview, which took place just two weeks before Gen died. Her daughter, Genesse P-Orridge, curated a selection of rare archival photos to accompany the text from that interview. The photos represent the many lifetimes Genesis lived on this Earth. 

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Genesis P-Orridge's life and career were marked by a series of provocative projects and controversies that pushed the boundaries of art and identity. P-Orridge first gained prominence as a founding member of the experimental music group Throbbing Gristle in the mid-1970s. At the forefront of the industrial music movement, Throbbing Gristle utilized avant-garde techniques, electronic sounds, and provocative themes. The band’s confrontational performances and controversial subject matter challenged societal norms and influenced a generation of artists.

After Throbbing Gristle disbanded in 1981, P-Orridge formed Psychic TV, an influential experimental music and multimedia collective that embraced elements of psychedelia, punk, and industrial music. Psychic TV's output encompassed music, visual art, performance, and occult themes, often blurring the boundaries between the disciplines. P-Orridge's exploration of spirituality, gender identity, and mysticism became central themes in their work. In addition to their musical endeavors, Genesis P-Orridge was a prolific visual artist, creating collage, sculpture, and mixed-media installations that reflected their interest in chaos magic, body modification, and alternative spirituality. One of the most notable projects was called Pandrogyne, designed with their partner Lady Jaye Breyer P-Orridge, whom they married in 1995. The Pandrogyne project aimed to create a single, unified entity through the fusion of their identities, blurring the lines between male and female, self and other. This radical exploration of gender identity and the fluidity of self challenged societal norms and inspired discussions about the nature of identity and the limits of the body. Their art often challenged conventional notions of beauty and identity, pushing boundaries and exploring the intersections of the physical and spiritual realms.

Throughout their career, P-Orridge remained a controversial figure, unapologetically pushing the limits of acceptability in both art and life. Their commitment to radical self-expression and transgressive creativity made them a revered figure in underground culture. Genesis P-Orridge passed away on March 14, 2020, leaving behind a rich and diverse legacy that continues to inspire artists across disciplines. Their impact on music, art, and culture remains profound, cementing their status as a true visionary and iconoclast.

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David Charles Rodrigues is an award-winning Brazilian filmmaker and Sundance Fellow based in Los Angeles. Having started as a graphic novelist in Brazil, he now focuses on films that leverage the power of entertainment and art to deliver vitally human, life-changing messages to audiences around the world. 

David’s feature doc Gay Chorus Deep South won the Tribeca 2019 Audience Award for Best Documentary and was selected by Rotten Tomatoes as one of the Top 20 LGBTQ Films of all time. It is now in the permanent collection of the Academy Museum. In 2022, he released the Netflix original series Neymar: The Perfect Chaos. Selected as one of Esquire’s Top 10 documentaries of 2022, it was one of the most globally watched docuseries on Netflix, making it to the streamer’s Top 10 in over 50 countries with 70 million viewers in the first 28 days. The series is executive produced by LeBron James and Maverick Carter. 

In 2024, he directed an episode for the Apple TV Omnivore series featuring NOMA Chef René Redzepi, and S/he is Still Her/e: The Official Genesis P-Orridge Documentary had its World Premiere during the Tribeca Film Festival.  

Photo credit: Third photo from the top by Carl Abrahamsson.