ART OF SHAG: BOTTOMLESS COCKTAIL [Paperback]

Shag (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2001

Shag is a leading light in contemporary hip art. Blending cartoon, tiki, and vintage illustrative sensibilities, Shag has garnered the attention of a legion of devoted fans and collectors who will delight in this new collection of his work. Shag's art looks back on the pop culture of the mid 20th century and blends it with a dose of modern irony, humor, and joy. An acolyte of Exotica, Tiki Culture, and cartoon illustration, Shag's work first looks retro, but on closer inspection is seen to be a loving exploration of the popular subconscious. This is the softcover edition.

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About the Author

Shag is an internationally acclaimed modern artist whose expertly rendered paintings are visual celebrations of life's pleasures and indulgences. His work is instantly recognizable for its trademark combination of sly humor and vibrant colors.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Last Gasp (June 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0867195282
• ISBN-13: 978-0867195286
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 9.8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,036,159 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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18 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars SHAG-tastic!!!, January 4, 2002

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E. Papula "ericgp1" (Fairfax, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ART OF SHAG: BOTTOMLESS COCKTAIL (Paperback)

Absolutely fabulous images!!! I have been a fan of SHAG's artwork for a few years. This is the second book that I own displaying his artwork, with the first one being Supersonic Swingers (2000). I currently have "Shag Party: Cocktails and Appetizers to Seduce and Entertain" on order with AMAZON. I anxiously await its arrival. It's great to have access to so many of his incredible works without having to spend thousands of dollars on an original piece, although... if I had it ($) to spend on artwork, I'd have a room full!!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars wonderviews, July 14, 2003

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Author Brian Wallace (Mind Transmission, Inc.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: ART OF SHAG: BOTTOMLESS COCKTAIL (Paperback)

The delightful work represented by Shag is such a crowd pleaser, appealing to the avant garde and yuppies alike. His anthropomorphic playfulness and detail for amusement, absurdity and child-like wonderment are addictive.

Tons of fun in this book!

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shag milestone, March 13, 2006

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Otto vonstroheim - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ART OF SHAG: BOTTOMLESS COCKTAIL (Paperback)

This book is a great resource for cataloging the career of Shag. A new book is out by Billy Shire that delves deeper but this book was first and draws a significant line in the sand.
I have followed Shag's career from before it was a fine art career and continue to follow it (see the catalogs from the shows I curated featuring Shag pieces: Tiki Art Now! and Tiki Art Two) and I think this book is a great starting point for all new Shag fans as well as a must have for serious, longstanding Shag fans.

Ottto von Stroheim
tikioasis.com