The Graphic Art of the Underground: A Countercultural History - Hardcover

Lowey, Ian; Prince, Suzy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0857858181 ISBN 13: 9780857858184

Publisher: Bloomsbury Visual Arts, 2014

Synopsis

The Graphic Art of the Underground: A Countercultural History takes the reader on a dazzling journey through the visual art and design of alternative and youth cultures from the 1950s to the present day.

Ian Lowey and Suzy Prince's compelling account draws upon the work of an array of artistic figures – many of whose lives have proved as colourful as their work – such as Ed 'Big Daddy' Roth, Kenny 'Von Dutch' Howard, Robert Williams, Robert Crumb, Martin Sharp, Jamie Reid, Linder Sterling, Gee Vaucher, Winston Smith, Barney Bubbles, Mark Ryden, Shag, Camille Rose Garcia, Marion Peck and Pete Fowler among numerous others.

About this title

Book Description:

The Graphic Art of the Underground: A Countercultural History showcases the visual art and design from a series of iconoclastic, postwar youth movements.

About the Author:

Suzy Prince is as a freelance journalist, lecturer and copywriter. She was the co-publisher and editor for the cult magazine Nude, and prior to that she co-owned the Lowbrow Art gallery and emporium 'The Last Chance Saloon'.

Ian Lowey is a freelance writer, designer and journalist. He worked as co-publisher and designer of Nude magazine.

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury Visual Arts
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0857858181
• ISBN 13: 9780857858184
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 272