Vacation from Reality
The Art of Anthony Ausgang
$34.95

Anthony Ausgangs artwork covers a wide range of expression, from painting on smashed muscle cars to invading other peoples paintings with his Toon Existentialism. Ausgangs crew of hopped-up action characters live in a parallel universe where cats are descended from humans and cartoons are documentaries. But sometimes the hand that feeds gets bitten; Ausgang isnt entirely in charge. Morphing toons drive rat rods down an infinite dragstrip while a cat and a landscape switch places. In his world the impossibilities are endless. This book covers two decades of Anthony Ausgangs psychedelically influenced Low Brow art. His paintings are included in definitive art collections and have been used as cover art by a wide range of musicians. Shown extensively around the world, Ausgangs art is your ticket to a Vacation From Reality.
Looking In
The Art of Sas Christian
$39.95

A monograph of Sas Christians work through 2006 encapsulated in a case bound emotional intense high gloss volume of 128 pages. Strong images rendering the intent of flirty, ballsy, weepy, punk, catholic, no-nonsense, funny, intelligent, unusual, independent, odd ball, outsider, contemporary girls. A portfolio of life experiences from boarding schools, religious training and a self-struggle to break out of the old school. Moods inspired from anime, Tamara De Lempicka and Mark Ryden are reflected in this outstanding collection of Oil and Acrylic paintings on canvas, board and linen. Pages are laid out in various formats including single images, images with an associated zoom detail as well as full spread bleeds. The Foreword is by Long Gone John, the Introduction by Justin Giarla, includes an image index and an artist\\\'s statement. A must have for the Sas Christian fan and collectors of the expanding world of Popular Contemporary Art.
Hot Rod Pin-ups
David Perry
Foreword: Robt. Williams
$34.95


For as long as young men have been channeling, chopping, and hopping up rods and customs, women - whether loyal girlfriends or trouble-seeking quote unquote bad girls - have been an integral to their scene. In this unique portfolio evoking great 1950s pin-up artists like Vargas and Elvgren, talented photographer David Perry depicts models in and out of cherry-picked rods and customs wearing painstakingly chosen period dress and hairstyles. More than 100 photos present these modern-day pin-ups under three themes: Garage, Cruising, and Race. In addition, essays explore each topic and are also accompanied by pulp novel covers, period mags, and ads that place the photography in a historical context. Captions identify the car owners, photo location, and where appropriate, interesting car specs and histories.

About the author:
David Perry has been burning film since he was 10 years old. Born in Denver, Colorado, and raised in Southern California, he studied photography at Art Center College of Design. A professional photographer since 1986, Perry has had his work published, collected, and exhibited worldwide; current and past examples can be seen at www.davidperrystudio.com. His other books include Hot Rod (Chronicle Books, 1997) and Bordertown (Chronicle Books, 1998).


Son of Pop
Ron English Paints His Progeny
$24.95

Adults of all ages have loved the artwork of Ron English for over 20 years. They have gone to countless art openings and read even more articles on the colorful and imaginative paintings of Ron English. Thanks to the many talented hours spent by Ron with such passion and commitment, many adults have become life long art collectors and supporters of the arts. And thus have countless young artists been inspired to pursue painting. Son Of Pop however showcases the source of his own artistic inspiration being his 2 children Mars and Zephyr English. Ron Englishs progeny have starred in over 100 of Rons funniest and most satirical paintings from clowns to kiss kids, and super heroes to cartoon characters. Comes with CD of Songs sung by Ron English and his sons Mars and Zephyr English.
The Wild Kingdom of Yumiko Kayukawa
$39.95

This book presents a robust portfolio of Yumikos illustration style paintings. The Art of Yumiko Kayukawa covers her art from the year 2001 through 2005 arranged into chapters by animal type rather than chronological; hence you will find chapter titles such as \"In Cold Blood\" and \"Here Kitty Kitty\". The structure of the book reflects her crisp elegant style while the form of the book reflects her sense of lighthearted humor. The Art of Yumiko Kayukawa provides us with faithful Pantone Ink reproductions of her Acrylic \"candy coated\" colors, correct painting aspect ratios laid out on high quality paper along with both the Japanese and English versions of her titles. The cover graphics created by Justin Giarla is printed on the 10-inch by 10-inch hardcover. Shag, in his forward discusses Yumikos many themes such as innocent and knowingly seductive as well as the source of her juxtaposition of Japanese-Traditional Culture icons and American-Pop Culture icons. Niagara, in her introduction takes us into the realm of Yumiko\'s shaman like connection to animals, \"Yumiko is the teeny-bopper with the tarantula for a playmate.\" A must have for the gourmet Yumiko Kayukawa collectors, art students and patrons of Popular Contemporary Art.
Niagra
Beyond the Pale
$39.95

This book traces the rising star, Niagara, from Punk Rock Royalty, to her iconic art world status. . . her early years to her first band DESTROY ALL MONSTERS, from DARK CARNIVAL to her successful career as a painter. Hundreds of historical American Punk Rock photos from the 70s and 80s including The Ramones, Iggy and the Stooges, MC5, Sonic Youth and Debbie Harry. Journal entries from Niagaras personal diary along with countless paintings from her large body of artwork outline her life. Quotes and testimonials from many of Niagaras peers in the music and art world like Ron Asheton, Mike Kelly, Colonel, Rick Manore, Carlo McCormick, Jerry Vile, Robert Williams, Jamie O Shea, David Keeps, John Holmstrom, Eric Kroll and Long Gone John. A must have book for art collectors and alternative music connoisseurs. \"Beyond The Pale\" kicks down the barriers of modern art and music and blows the doors off of the mundane.