Art of Peter Max HC (2002) comic books 1980 or later

1st printing. For more than forty years, beginning with his meteoric rise in the 1960s, Peter Max's work has been vastly influential in creating the visual vocabulary of our time. From such painted icons as his "Statue of Liberty" series and his dreamlike landscapes, to his pulsating graphics and world-famous posters that defined the visual aesthetic of the age of rock and roll, this richly illustrated book finally puts Max in perspective as a leading figure on the contemporary art scene. Compiled with the cooperation of the artist himself, this book takes the viewer backstage into the studio and the celebrity-studded life of an artist who is, himself, a celebrity. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.

2nd and later printings. For more than forty years, beginning with his meteoric rise in the 1960s, Peter Max's work has been vastly influential in creating the visual vocabulary of our time. From such painted icons as his "Statue of Liberty" series and his dreamlike landscapes, to his pulsating graphics and world-famous posters that defined the visual aesthetic of the age of rock and roll, this richly illustrated book finally puts Max in perspective as a leading figure on the contemporary art scene. Compiled with the cooperation of the artist himself, this book takes the viewer backstage into the studio and the celebrity-studded life of an artist who is, himself, a celebrity. Hardcover, 10 1/2-in. x 12-in., 240 pages, full color. Cover price $50.00.