P-form both provides a historical record of the performance art movement during the 1980s and ‘90s, and captures the essence of creative expression that is free of – and often challenging – the strictures of the established art industry. P-form was conceived by Brendan deVallance and eventually published by Randolph Street Gallery, a non-profit, artist-run gallery and performance space committed to providing a forum for people to engage in contemporary and challenging cultural topics.