Visual Abuse: Jim Blanchard's Graphic Art 1982-2002 - Hardcover

Blanchard, Jim

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1606999389 ISBN 13: 9781606999387

Publisher: Fantagraphics Books, 2016

Synopsis

Jim Blanchard's work from 1982–2002 intersected with punk rock, grunge, psychedelia, alternative comics, “zine” culture, portraiture, and “girlie” art. The book gathers Blanchard’s art into a cohesive whole; one section assembles the best of Blanchard’s LP covers, posters and flyers from the hardcore punk era through grunge, including iconic Black Flag, Nirvana, and Soundgarden posters. Augmenting the posters are exclusive photographs from the shows, including shots by famed photographer Charles Peterson (Touch Me, I'm Sick).

About this title

About the Author:

Born in Texas, Jim Blanchard has lived all across the U.S.A. and in Norway. From 1982–1988, he was the editor and publisher of the punk rock/graphics zine Blatch. In 1987, he moved to Seattle, Washington, where he’s been an illustrator, designer, and comic book artist, as well as an art director for Fantagraphics Books. He now lives in Bellingham, Washington, with his wife Diana and his dog Lucius.

Charles Peterson is best known for his grunge rock photography. He lives in Seattle, WA.

Jim Woodring lives on Vashon Island in Washington State’s Puget Sound with his wife, Mary. The recipient of numerous rewards―including a Genius Award―he is an animator and a fine artist as well as a cartoonist.

Review:

“A treasure trove of fucked-up shit from the dark end-times of a lost civilization.”
- Daniel Clowes

About this edition

• Publisher: Fantagraphics Books
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1606999389
• ISBN 13: 9781606999387
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 212