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Raymond Pettibon (Phaidon Contemporary Artist Series) Paperback – June 13, 2001

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California-based artist Raymond Pettibon began making his signature ink-wash drawings framed or pinned directly on the wall, they are often combined by the dozens in no discernible order, like a giant scattered notebook. With solo exhibitions worldwide including a retrospective at The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (1994), Pettibon is considered one of the world's most significant innovators of figurative art. Poet and novelist Dennis Cooper speaks with the artist about recurring obsessions such as baseball, film noir, surfers and the animated figure Gumby. Museum of Modern Art curator Robert Storr examines the full scope of Pettibon's prolific career, setting the artist firmly within the tradition of Western figurative painting. Critic and curator Ulrich Loock looks at a single strand in Pettibon's oeuvre: a drawing centering on the character Vavoom. The artist has chosen three extracts from The Art of English Poesie by George Puttenham, The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne, and Modern Painters by John Ruskin. This book also includes never-before-published scripts from as-yet-unmade videos on subjects from Jim Morrison to Hollywood.

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160 pages
Language

English
Publisher

Phaidon Press
Publication date

June 13, 2001
Grade level

8 and up
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13 years and up
Dimensions

10 x 0.66 x 11.5 inches
ISBN-10

0714839191
ISBN-13

978-0714839196
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Phaidon Press (June 13, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0714839191
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0714839196
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 13 years and up
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 8 and up
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.19 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10 x 0.66 x 11.5 inches

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Sean Kilroy

A great intro to an original artistic voice from an iconic era.

Reviewed in the United States on May 27, 2016

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I knew Pettibon's work--although anonymously--through my old days trolling the post-punk scene out in Los Angeles. This was really my first foray into a broader exposure than some of his poster works and album covers for the scene. Needless to say, I love this collection. I'm saving up for Homo Americanus right now. I love this guys style and approach to subject matter. That said, I am pretty sure that his work is not for everyone so I'd advise you to google search a few images before deciding to just hurl yourself into the pit of awesomeness that resides within the covers of this edition. I loved it and you might too.

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lawgiver4feh

Fairly outstanding

Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2010

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Tons of great illustrations, includes many Black Flag flyers and a few album covers. 2 great interviews with Pettibon; he reveals a lot while remaining distant, if that makes sense. There's a handful of essays on his work and texts of scripts from "unrealized video." I found "Psychedlic Translation of Allen Ginsberg's Howl" particularly tedious, but that's a minor complaint. If you want to know more about Pettibon this is a great place to start.

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Kelly Lovell

Amazing

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2014

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Great book filled with a TON of artwork from Pettibon. There s also an interview in this book that really gives some insite to some of his work. Great sized book as well.

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Danila Korogodsky

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2017

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Love this artist. And the book is pretty good.

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J.L.

Pettibon

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2013

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Great book. I own many books on Raymond Pettibon and this is an extravagant addition. It has large color plates, and is career spanning and includes works never before reproduced.

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Elo Nielsen

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2016

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just finre

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moth

Plots Laid Thick

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2005

Content:

Like a journal of the personal journey, Pettibon draws and writes cartoons and screenplays over a period of time. He starts with the letter A, then moves into the most exalted of human efforts, his intent at the age of 14 to serve God first. Such freshness and honesty from a desirous-of-Nancy-Reagan degenerate. The effort starts off with the highest of intent then gradually and steadily mires.

Surfing, politics, artistic considerations, drugs, sex, Gumby, rockandroll. Almost every theme starts off insightfully but becomes an ordeal to read through. Even beyond the artist's desire to include his Gumbyesque dishonor, especially the screenplays could have used editing. Maybe he feared that editing would have left us the genius aspects when clearly Pettibon feels entitled full human expression, mud splats included.

If you prefer genius take Pettibon at his best and skim when it stops entertaining. Then again, juicy tidbits are hidden everywhere.

Form:

The publishers printed in black and white and color. The drawings aren't pretty but sometimes deftly, sometimes not, they convey effectively. Words on the drawings are sometimes reduced to a size requiring a magnifying glass if you want to search out the tucked in phrases Pettibon wasn't yelling.

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File9

Excellent!!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2005

I was a bit skeptical before purchasing this edition, I had bought a copy of "Otto Dix / Raymond Pettibon: Traue deinen Augen [Trust your Eyes)" and was quite disappointed. However this was not the case with volume. It's loaded with lots of pics of Pettibon's work, excellent book and a recommended choice.

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Andrea F.

well crafted, totally worth the price

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on February 13, 2016

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Every book on this Phaidon series is incredibly well crafted and totally worth the price. The critic work is deep and provides exciting insight into the artist's work. Reproduction quality is over the top.

Elo Nielsen

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 28, 2014

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great selection of pettibon with a informative and analytical foreword

Louisa Schabas

Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on May 7, 2015

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Beautiful

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