Originally developed during his involvement with the anti-nuclear campaign of the 1960s, Metzger's brand of auto-destructive art was introduced through this book to a new audience at the end of the 20th century. The book includes original writings by the artist, a reprint of the artist's lecture, "Auto-Destructive Art," given at The Architectural Association, February 24, 1995, black-and-white illustrations, a chronology and brief biography.