Keith Haring (Hardcover)

by Elisabeth Sussman (Author), Keith Haring (Author), Whitney Museum of American Art (Corporate Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"...the book's soul is in the artwork itself--and this volume has plenty of heart." ~Metro Source NY

"Visually stunning...and absolutely essential for anyone with an interest in the art world at the end of the 20th Century." ~The Village Voice

"...homage to a thrilling and inspiring career..." ~Flordia InsideOut

"The hefty tome incorporates more than a decade of research and a trove of unpublished photographic and written material ranging from chalk drawings to subway murals and the famous body painting of Grace Jones. A major, well-deserved tribute to the late artist, this handsome offering is a fan’s dream-come-true and just in time for Christmas gifting." ~Indulge Magazine

"...an awe-inspiring monograph of bold, provocative, endearing, and unforgettable images that Haring was renowned for...Truly a book to be treasured." ~Le Petite Chic

"The bold, visionary artist is celebrated in art dealer Jeffrey Deitch’s exhaustive tome that features Haring’s early subway chalk drawings, unpublished photos and never-before-seen journal entries." ~ModernTonic.com --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.

Product Description
In 1980, mysterious chalk drawings of simple outline figures began appearing on unused advertising space in New York City's subway stations. Combining the appeal of Disney cartoons with the sophisticated "primitivism" of such artists as Jean Dubuffet, these underground artworks were bold, humorous, accessible, subversive--and unmistakably the work of one man, Keith Haring. This is the first look back at this singular talent. 325 illustrations, 175 in color.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 296 pages
• Publisher: Little Brown and Company (September 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0821224662
• ISBN-13: 978-0821224663
• Product Dimensions: 13.2 x 12.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,071,130 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars NEW TO KEITH HARING?, May 3, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Keith Haring (Art & Design) (Paperback)

A VERY COMPREHENSIVE LOOK AT WORKS FROM THE WHOLE OF KEITH HARING'S RELATIVELY SHORT CAREER, YOU GET A DEFINITE FEELING OF HIS WORK CHANGING BEFORE YOUR EYES. THE TEXT, OF WHICH THERE IS AROUND 20 PAGES, MORE THAN ADEQUATELY SUMS UP THE THEMES AND AIMS OF THE ARTIST . THERE IS ALL YOU COULD WANT REALLY:

· ART HISTORICAL CRITICISM( WITH FREQUENT REFERENCE TO THE ONSUING PLATES) · INTERVIEWS WITH KEITH HARING HIMSELF · A FULL LIST OF ALL THE EXHIBITIONS AND STREET ART HE DID · SELECTED BIBLIOGRAPHY · 182 PLATES

YOU GET A REAL FEEL FOR WHAT THE ARTIST WAS ABOUT, SO WOULD BE AN IDEAL FIRST BOOK ON KEITH HARING, AND A GOOD REFERENCE BOOK FOR THE ART HISTORY STUDENT!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A bargain!, August 24, 2001

By	Andrew M. Schirmer "violist/student" (Seattle, WA USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I know a bargain when I see one. Sussman's book juxtaposes Keith's drawings and paintings alongside interviews with Keith's contemporaries (they even bring in Junior Vasquez), without any attempt at being complete. The price is lowered because of a black Sharpie line on the top of the pages. That's it! If you have any interest in Keith Haring or even art in general, this is a great way to look at a great artist.

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love Keith? Love this book!, April 18, 2000

By	[e-mail] (Madison, Wisconsin, USA) - See all my reviews

This is a book I picked up at the Whitney exhibit in 1997 - it's a great variety of all Keith's work. His style has varied over the years and this book does a great job showing his evolution. My favorite part is the fact that many of his pieces from his youngest years are included. It's always interesting to see where your favorite artist started.