Frequently Asked Questions 

Where can I find Henry Darger's book(s)?

So far, only excerpts of Darger's writings have been published in John MacGregor's two identically-titled but different books, Henry J. Darger: Dans Les Royaumes De L'Irréeal and Henry Darger: In the Realms of the Unreal and in Michael Bonesteel's book, Henry Darger: Art and Selected Writings.

Where can I buy prints of Darger's paintings?

I have seen prints offered for sale only in connection with specific exhibits. Museums and galleries that held past exhibits may still be offering prints.

Who owns the rights to Henry Darger's paintings?

Kiyoko Lerner owns all of the copyrights on Darger's work. Nathan and Kiyoko Lerner originally owned all of the individual pieces, but have donated or sold many to museums, galleries and collectors.

Who painted the portrait at the top right of the "Art" and "More Art" pages?

Joe Coleman.

Are there any films about Henry Darger?

Academy Award-Winning director Jessica Yu has produced a documentary, In the Realms of the Unreal, which screened at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.

Kiyoko Lerner has sold movie rights to producers Susan Adler, Michael Besman (About Schmidt, The Opposite of Sex, Seven Years in Tibet).and Ed Zwick (I Am Sam, The Last Samurai). See an article on the film's impending production here.

Also, in 1999, Bullet Proof Films was to release a documentary entitled Chicago Outsider Art, which focuses on three artists: Henry Darger, Lee Gody and Mr. Imagination.