Richard Prince's "Untitled (original)" series, showcased at Gagosian New York from April 9 to June 20, 2015, consists of works pairing vintage adult novel covers with their original illustrations. This series exemplifies Prince's deep engagement with the concept of authorship by merging his roles as an artist and collector. The works reflect a bibliophilic journey through various cultural eras, illustrating Prince's fascination with the transformation of art from private creation to public consumption and challenging traditional notions of originality and appropriation​​.