James was inspired by Greek philosopher Plato's work, "Timaeus", specifically his description of the elements of Earth, Fire, Water and Air and their geometric correspondents.

James drew inspiration from the ancient Greeks, who historically made sacrifices to Aphrodite in birch forests.

[5] The Bullet series is James' attempt to create a "visual demonstration of the universe", inspired by Italian artist Lucio Fontana.

The pieces of the series are composed of polished steel which has been shot with a variety of firearms, puncturing the material in random areas with varying intensity.

Rain Paintings was a photorealistic series comprising Belgian linen, gesso, and a proprietary acrylic urethane clearcoat.

This first monograph on Anthony James includes writing from fashion and art critic Glenn O'Brien, writer Christian Kracht, and Matthias Mühling, as well as an interview with biologist Rupert Sheldrake, whose pseudoscientific theory of morphic fields inspired the artist’s work and the title of this publication.