This two-volume catalogue raisonné investigates the complete artistic output and stylistic evolution of John Brack, a pivotal figure in twentieth-century Australian art. Sasha Grishin, a distinguished art historian and critic, utilizes extensive archival research and comprehensive visual documentation to map Brack's career. The work provides a structured framework for understanding how Brack’s observations of urban life and social rituals shaped his distinct aesthetic. By cataloging his entire body of work, the text establishes a definitive record of his contribution to modern painting.

Experts and art historians regard this publication as the primary reference for scholars and collectors interested in Australian modernism. Readers frequently note the academic rigor and the sheer scale of the documentation provided in these volumes.