The publication covers the artist's paintings, graphic art, objects and installations from 1958 to 2000. There are essays dealing with the artist's career by John Bowlt and Alexandeer Jakimovich. Elizaveta Plavinskaya-Mikhailova discusses the themes and techniques of Plavinsky's graphic art. There is also an essay by the artist. The publication includes a select bibliography, a list of public collections housing the artist's works, a travel list, and a list of exhibitions.