A beautifully illustrated personal portrait of legendary artist Louise Bourgeois, told through the memories, artwork, and observations of Helen Quinn from the years she spent sewing for Bourgeois in her New York home.

For two years in the mid-1990s, artist Helen Quinn spent every Saturday morning working as a seamstress for Louise Bourgeois, laboriously pulling her sewing machine through the subway to the artist's brownstone. Told here for the first time, Quinn's memories offer a rare glimpse into the creative world, daily rituals, and unexpected details of one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. 

Louise was moody, small, French, and in her 80s. I was quiet, tall, American, and in my 20s. . . . It was just the two of us, sewing projects for her upcoming exhibitions.

Through colorful illustrations and intimate reflections in handwritten text, Eating Marmalade with a Spoon captures a rarely seen side of Bourgeois—from her favorite perfume and ice cream flavors to lunches of macaroni mixed with beets and quiet moments making art. 

Part biography and part personal story, this unique art book illuminates the friendship, creative process, and unforgettable observations behind Quinn's remarkable portrait of an iconic artist. 

• A RARE GLIMPSE INTO LOUISE BOURGEOIS'S WORLD:Through memories from her Saturday mornings spent with Bourgeois, Helen Quinn shares a rare peek behind the curtain into the later years of the groundbreaking artist's life and career.
• BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED VOLUME: Quinn's expressive artwork, handwritten reflections, and vivid memories come together in a one-of-a-kind visual portrait.
• A NEVER-BEFORE-TOLD STORY: Drawing from Quinn's experience working as Bourgeois's seamstress in the mid-1990s, this personal account captures the conversations, observations, and quiet moments that reveal the remarkable connection between two artists.
• DISTINCTIVE GIFT FOR ART LOVERS: This beautifully designed volume is perfect for artists, creatives, museum visitors, Louise Bourgeois fans, and readers who love illustrated stories about extraordinary lives.