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Off the Wall: Psychedelic Rock Posters from San Francisco [Paperback]

Jean-Pierre Criqui (Author), Jean-Marc Bel (Author), Amelie Gastaut (Author)

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Product details

Paperback: 144 pages
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd; illustrated edition edition (21 Feb 2005)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0500285543
ISBN-13: 978-0500285541
Product Dimensions: 26.7 x 18.3 x 1.3 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 834,973 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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In the mid-1960s, San Francisco rock, or psychedelic rock, emerged in Haight Ashbury, fueled by the use of hallucinogenic drugs like LSD. Groups and musicians such as the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Big Brother and the Holding Company, Santana and others rose to prominence and in turn influenced musical groups around the USA and in other parts of the world, from the Velvet Underground to Sly and the Family Stone to The Beatles and the Rolling Stones. The posters announcing the concerts that were held at places such as the fabled Fillmore and the Avalon Ballroom matched the revolutionary music with their brilliant, swirling colours and hallucinogenic imagery. Created by some of the most inventive graphic designers of the era, including the 'Big Five' of psychedelic poster design - Wes Wilson, Victor Moscoso, Rick Griffin, Alton Kelley and Stanley 'Mouse' Miller - these groundbreaking posters reflect a singular moment in the history of American culture. This book showcases well over a hundred of the most striking, original and unconventional posters from this memorable period, stunningly printed in five colours to best reproduce the rich hues and dizzying patterns of the originals. The accompanying texts explain the influences ranging from Art Nouveau and Op Art on psychedelic poster design, and discuss the contributions of dozens of artists.

About the Author

Jean-Pierre Criqui is the editor of Cahiers du Musee national d'art moderne, an art history journal, and is a regular contributor to ArtForum. Jean-Marc Bel is the author of On the Road to Woodstock.

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Must be a better book available on this topic 29 Oct 2008

By J. M. Luursema - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Paperback

I must confess to being somewhat disappointed by this volume. The binding came apart after a week, and the touted fifth printing color refers to the silver framing all reproductions have, both unnecessary and uglyish. The 'academic' essays are rather pretentious, and neither informative nor critical. Also, I forgot to look carefully at the size of this book, it's somewhat smallish for poster reproductions. Shiny paper is used, which represents another less than optimal choice. The color of the reproductions is good, the choice of posters also, hence the two stars. I'd advice you to look for an alternative!

incredible posters! 29 Dec 2011

By Will - Published on Amazon.com

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if you like those creative Fillmore/Avalon posters from the sixties, it doesn't get much better than this book.. Highly recommended

excellent resource material 16 Feb 2009

By Phil L. Phillips - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Paperback

What an amazing book, the best and detailed and fully encompassing book of this type I have come across. Cant go wrong if your really into this type of history.

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