Gauntlet Gallery — Complete Faile Print Index
Yellow Pages (II)
Summary
Yellow Pages (II) is a 2007 Faile varied edition of five, produced in acrylic and silkscreen on archival 140 lb watercolor paper at 25 x 34 inches. Part of the collective's Yellow Pages series, it layers their pulp-collage imagery in a large horizontal composition. Signed, stamped, and numbered, with each of the five sheets differing by hand.
Why It Matters
The Yellow Pages series is one of Faile's recurring 2007 bodies of work, and the (II) designation marks it as a distinct variant within that run. At a varied edition of five, this is among the smallest Yellow Pages configurations, giving each hand-finished impression a genuinely unique character.
Collector Perspective
An edition of five puts Yellow Pages (II) in very scarce territory. Collectors tracking the Yellow Pages series value the variant designations and the hand-finishing that distinguishes each sheet. Because these are varied editions, provenance, background variation, and the state of the signature stamp are key evaluation points.
Historical Context
By 2007 Faile had established a studio rhythm of releasing related prints in small varied editions, each carrying forward their street-derived collage aesthetic. The Yellow Pages works sit within this practice, referencing commercial print culture while filtering it through the collective's pulp-comic sensibility.
FAQ
What does (II) signify?
The (II) marks this as a distinct variant within Faile's Yellow Pages series, differentiated from other configurations in the run.
How many impressions exist?
It is a varied edition of five, hand-finished so that each sheet is unique, on 140 lb watercolor paper.
What size is the sheet?
The print measures 25 x 34 inches, a large horizontal format.
About the Artist
FAILE is a Brooklyn-based artistic collaboration founded in 1999 by Patrick McNeil and Patrick Miller. Known for a distinctive collage aesthetic that blends comic-book imagery, pulp advertising, religious iconography, and street-poster typography, FAILE built its reputation through wheat-pasted works and stencils in cities worldwide. The duo is celebrated for reviving printmaking and woodblock techniques, and for immersive installations such as their prayer-wheel and temple environments. Their work has been exhibited internationally, including projects with the New York City Ballet, bridging street practice and fine-art institutions.
Collecting Faile at Gauntlet Gallery
Which FAILE works are best to collect?
FAILE's signed, numbered silkscreen editions and their hand-finished wood and mixed-media pieces are the core of the market. Screenprints from their studio releases offer an accessible entry, while unique wooden "blocks" and painted works sit at the higher end. Gauntlet Gallery focuses on complete, well-preserved impressions with strong color registration.
How is a FAILE piece authenticated?
We sell FAILE works with documented studio provenance, backed by the edition's signature and numbering. Every piece is photographed as-is, including the signature, edition number, and any studio markings, so you can confirm details before purchase.
What makes one FAILE piece worth more?
Edition size, medium (unique wood pieces over open prints), iconic imagery, condition, and provenance from a known release all drive value. Hand-embellished and one-of-a-kind works consistently outperform standard editioned prints.