Demanifest (Paperback)

by Michael Spoljaric (Editor), Stephen Johnston (Editor), Phantom:researchfoundation (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
Created and compiled by Michael Spoljaric (The Attik, Riot!) and Stephen Johnston, Demanifest is an anthology as determined, eclectic and ambitious as Kim Hiorthoy’s Tree Weekend.

With unrivaled artistic subtlety and a truly poetic touch, Demanifest skillfully combines a wealth of aspects and techniques: precise 3-D exercises (reminiscent of ultra-precise colour pickers), filigree works on canvas, tiny graffitis hidden underneath coarse brushstrokes, traditional Japanese imagery where mysterious, illuminated fantasy characters blend into hyper-realistic figurines, extremely reduced, skinny British fonts, two-tone posters, record sleeves, silkscreen prints and even surreal outings into preposterously fake photography.

Employing the widest variety of stylistic aids, the designs in this carefully structured volume are to the point, subtle and by no means immediate.

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag (April 15, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3931126943
• ISBN-13: 978-3931126940
• Product Dimensions: 11.7 x 9.1 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,161,474 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Visual Motivation, January 4, 2004

By	Stacey L Hansen (NYC) - See all my reviews

This book makes me want to turn off the tv and create art. If you want a beautiful book (by beautiful, I mean interesting and thought provoking, not a Monet print to put above your ikea sofa) you should buy this. This book left me wanting more, but there is a website: www.phantomresearchfoundation.com.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elegant & Strange artist's book, September 23, 2003

By	"[e-mail]" (Chicago, IL United States) - See all my reviews

This book is one my most valued & referenced books of recent years; if only because the odd and beautiful craft & design of it lends it to more of an artist's book than a mass-produced design anthology. The pieces draw on multiple art and design techniques and references, producing illustrations that are at first somewhat flat, simple, or even deadpan, but later revealing an elegance and wistfulness reminiscent of japanese panel paintings, Gustav Klimt, and the oddball collages of contemporaries like Laurent Fetis or MM Paris. Great mix of handdrawn, photographic, and handdrawn elements without a trace of design-techno-vector-porn, very refreshing!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Demanifest Manifests A New Vision, June 7, 2003

By	Michelle (NYC) - See all my reviews

Demanifest takes you to higher levels of imagination and creativity that surprise and delight. Michael Spoljaric and Stephen Johnston have created a universe for the eye and heart that welcomes both the unexpected and stunning with stark sensibility and lush exploration. There is so much to see and discover that the content accomodates most viewers quite happily. Be prepared for an expansive, new vision that will leave you inspired and wanting more.