Crazy 4 Cult: Cult Movie Art [Hardcover]

Gallery 1988 (Author), Kevin Smith (Introduction)

Book Description

Release date: June 21, 2011

"...a classy movie-geek-must-have..." - Kevin Smith

"This book is 176 pages of stunning, creative, witty, and sometimes just down-right funny art pieces." - We Are Movie Geeks

"I personally recommend the hell out it, and I hope it does well -- because I'll get every single damn collection Gallery 1988 and Titan Books puts out." - Topless Robot

"It’s just a damned gorgeous book filled with stunning, movie-related artwork." - Hollywood.com

"Quite simply this book is a must have.  If ever there was a book for movie inspired Art collectors then this is it." - Poster Shizzle

"The artwork is beautiful, and anyone who loves film owes it to themselves to check it out." - Ain't It Cool

"Crazy 4 Cult: Cult Movie Art is absolutely amazing and should be picked up by anyone and everyone who considers themselves a moving pictures enthusiast." - Posterocalypse

"A book that belongs on every movie geek's coffee table." - Movies.com

"There’s nothing like Crazy 4 Cult and this book shows you why." - Very Aware

"Love Movies? Love Cult Art? Then 'Crazy 4 Cult' Is the Book for You." - Moviefone

"THIS BOOK ROCKS!" - Cool and Collected

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The annual Crazy 4 Cult art show in LA has quickly become a phenomenon, with thousands of visitors, a million hits on its website on opening day, and high profile buyers including Kevin Smith and Edgar Wright. 

Why? Because the cream of the pop culture-influenced art scene - including Shepard Fairey, creator of the Obama 'Hope' poster - come together to celebrate cult movies with art that is surprising, beautiful and very, very cool.

This lavishly produced book presents the best of the first 4 years of the show, with art inspired by such movies as The Big Lebowski, Edward Scissorhands, Blade Runner, Donnie Darko, A Clockwork Orange, Pulp Fiction and many more.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Gallery 1988 in Los Angeles has quickly become one of the world’s most talked about art galleries. Opened in 2004 by California natives Katie Cromwell and Jensen Karp, the gallery has become the nation's number one destination for pop-culture themed artwork and the premiere venue to witness the rise of emerging artists before they break.

Kevin Smith was the producer of the Oscar-winning Good Will Hunting and has also written and directed Clerks, Mallrats, Chasing Amy, Dogma, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, Jersey Girl, Clerks II and Zack and Miri Make a Porno. He is also a comic book writer, actor and author. 

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Titan Books (June 21, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0857681036
• ISBN-13: 978-0857681034
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.8 x 12.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #451,371 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars For cult movie fans who like a bit of lowbrow art August 23, 2011

By Parka TOP 50 REVIEWER

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Length: 1:15 Mins

Crazy 4 Cult is a cult movie art collection, featuring art from Gallery 1988, a Los Angeles art gallery opened in 2004 that focuses on pop-culture themed artwork.

It's a 176-page hardcover published by Titan Books.

The movies included are limited to just cult movies, depending on how you define cult. Some of them are Clerks, The Big Lebowski, Edward Scissorhands, Donnie Darko, The Shining, Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory etc. Some titles are really obscure.

The art is essentially fan art, a collection a paintings and a few handmade figures. Some ideas are nice, some average. There's a variety of interesting style but overall, there's a strong lowbrow art feel to the book. Can't say that it's the style of art I like.

This book reminds me of Star Wars Art: Visions which is also sort of a cult movie book, but their selection is more refined, and quality is higher. By the way, there's no Star Wars art in Crazy 4 Cult except for some characters that appear as only as cameo.

This book is probably a fan service. I think you need to be a strong cult movie fan (who also likes art) to appreciate.

(There are more pictures of the book on my blog. Just visit my Amazon profile for the link.)

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars Unusual Movie Art November 20, 2011

By tvtv3 TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

Length: 0:55 Mins

CRAZY4CULT is a collection of movie art from Gallery 1988, a Los Angeles art gallery that focuses on pop-cultured themed art. The prints in this book are printed on a high-caliber, glossy stock. The works portrayed in the book include, among others, STAR WARS, WILLY WONKA AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY, THE BIG LEBOWSKI, ALIENS, PULP FICTION, THE SHINING, FARGO, E.T., TWIN PEAKS, THE BIG LEBOWSKI, DONNIE DARKO, BACK TO THE FUTURE, THE WIZARD OF OZ, GHOSTBUSTERS, and JAWS. Most of the works featured are paintings and sketches, but there are some pieces of sculpture, too. My favorite work in the book is "The Parking Ticket": a painting of an astronaut and R2-D2. Overall, this book has a somewhat limited appeal because its core audience is someone who is an avid fan of pop culture as well as a person who has a strong sense of art appreciation.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Art Book July 21, 2011

By Movie Geek

Format:Hardcover

I purchased this book when I went to the opening night of Crazy4Cult's latest installment at Gallery 1988. I heard that the book was going to be released that night and had told myself that no matter what - I would not pay more than $80 for it - and even then, it had better be great. I'm glad I wasn't disappointed!

When I finally got my hands on one, after waiting in an extremely chaotic line that kept being pushed to and fro by gallery visitors volleying for a better viewing spot of the artwork on the walls, I was jazzed to find out the book was only $35 - WAAAAAAY less than any print sold at Gallery 1988!

The book is printed on high-quality paper and the colors just pop! Each piece is showcased and resized so that every detail can be oo'ed and ah'ed over. I was so happy with the book and finally owning the pieces I could never afford to buy at the gallery, that I proudly showed off the book to everyone that dropped by my apartment that night. Even though most of my friends are too young to know most of the movie references, the artwork contained in this book's pages kept them entertained and led to a million questions about this movie or that.

I highly recommend buying this book to anyone who's loves cult movies and loves art. You won't regret it.

PS: Keep an eye out for a Fight Club inspired Calvin & Hobbes piece. It's my favorite :)