Posted on 12/09/2010 23:11

Here are the five books I have on my desk at the moment

 

Jon Burgerman - Pens are my friends

For the first time ever Jon Burgermans commercial, personal and collaborative works are collected together in one lavish publication.

Included amongst the many projects are toys, clothing, exhibitions, murals, customizations, sketchbooks and a sick bag. The book includes a poster, mini-sketch book and DVD and packed with animated goodies, documentary stuff and things to beautify your computer.

Enter the world of Jon Burgerman s art, where nothing is safe from his meandering lines and pens are his friends and your friends too.

 

 

Juxtapoz Illustration

 
 

Featuring artists like MODE 2, KozynDan, Mike Giant, James Jean, Evan Hecox, Grotesk, Alex Pardee, Jeremy Fish and Morning Breath.

This book is full of inspiration from a varied selection of illustrators.

 

Ultimate Illustration

The ultimate illustration resource for artists and art lovers everywhere, "Ultimate Illustration" takes a comprehensive look at the work of today's most celebrated illustrators around the world.

Tools, techniques, colour palettes, media, design ideas, talent and inspiration are explored, featured beside full-colour pencil, crayon, watercolour, and collage illustrations.

Artists include: Julie West, Sege Seidlitz, Josh Cochran, Fadrique Gonzalez, Ben the Illustrator, Brosmind, Steve Lawson, Twisted-Fifties, Pablo Pasadas, Matthieu Marcola, Marta Montoliu, Jason Maloney, Ana Bagayan, Julien Canavezes, Agentemorillas, Tara McPherson, Myztico-Zen, Ilara Gasperoni, Alison Casson, Frank Papandrea, Ana Juan, Jaime Zollars, Osvaldo Gonzalez, Scott Radke, Karen Runge, Anthony Lister, Ros Shiers, Sarah Beetson, Fabio, Tansy Myer, Tamar Moshkovitz, Katharina Gschwendtener, Jason D'aquino, and Gi Myao.

   

 

Stickerbomb 2

 
 

The follow on the from original Stickerbomb book, is filled with a brand new collection of more than 280 specially-commissioned stickers by artists, illustrators and graffiti writers from around the world, many of whom have not been featured in a publication before.

Essential for anyone who loves stickers, I kinda wanna get another copy because I'd like to have one for looking at and one to actually stick the stickers on things.

 

Jeremyville - Sessions  - Currently out of stock on amazon but you can probably find it on ebay or somewhere similar

Anyone familiar with the vinyl toy culture will hopefully know this Australian artist. If you haven't then try and track down this book. It features his customs, collaborations and other selected projects and comes with a dvd and poster print.

If you're into the vinyl toy scene then try and track down a copy of Vinyl Will Kill, Jeremyville's look into the vinyl toy scene which is a must read.

 

 


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