LOS ANGELES (PRNewswire) – Most Americans have seen Lowbrow Art without having even heard of it. Sometimes called the “Pop Surreal” art movement, the images and influence of Lowbrow art are widespread, appearing on album covers, in comics and galleries across the U.S. and around the world. But not much is known about the origin of the movement, or the stories behind the artist themselves. Lives of the Lowbrow Artists seeks to shed some light on the origin story of Lowbrow Art, starting with the artists who created the work. This first volume profiles: Shag, Tim Biskup, Miles Thompson, Derek Yaniger, and Brandi Milne.
New reference documents history of Rookwood
BEVERLY, Mass. – Published to coincide with Rookwood Pottery’s 140th anniversary, a beautiful new reference book titled Rookwood — The Rediscovery and Revival of an American Icon, by Bob Batchelor, will be available for purchase on September 15 (Rockport Publishers / US $45/Ca). The fully illustrated volume tells the story of a great American art pottery company that was founded and run by women.
Book containing writings of artist Sam Francis out Oct. 31
GLENDALE, Calif. – The book Cobalt Blue: Writings from the papers of Sam Francis will be released Oct. 31, according to the Sam Francis Foundation. A launch for the book with readings and discussion will be held at the Artbook store at the Hauser & Wirth complex in downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, Nov. 2.
Kovels’ 2020 price guide focuses on what’s found in US homes
NEW YORK – Containing 16,000 actual prices and 2,500 color photographs, the new edition of Kovels’ Antiques and Collectibles Price Guide 2020 (Black Dog & Leventhal) by Terry Kovel and Kim Kovel will be on bookshelves Tuesday, Sept. 24.
In new memoir Snowden tells life story and why he leaked info
WASHINGTON (AP) – Former National Security Agency contractor Edward Snowden has written a memoir, telling his life story in detail for the first time and explaining why he chose to risk his freedom to become perhaps the most famous whistleblower of all time.
The Pursuit of Art chronicles Martin Gayford’s travels, encounters with artists
LONDON – Coming October 8, 2019, The Pursuit of Art recounts art critic Martin Gayford’s travels and meetings with some of the world’s greatest artists.
Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #49 on sale now
TIMONIUM, Md. – The Overstreet Comic Book Price Guide #49 from Gemstone Publishing made its debut in comic shops across North America and in specialty shops around the world on July 17. It will reach traditional bookstores and online booksellers in less than two weeks.
Art world meets plastic surgery in novel by Frank Strausser
NEW YORK – The debut novel Plastic by playwright/author Frank Stausser, who gained much acclaim during the successful three-month run of his stage comedy Physcho Therapy at the Cherry Lane Theater in New York City, brings together various high-level players in the art world with the high-profile Beverly Hills plastic surgery culture in this edgy tale of psychological suspense that explores the ephemeral and diabolical world inside Hollywood as “the Capital of Good Looks.”
Books: Foursome – Stieglitz, O’Keeffe, Strand, Salsbury
NEW YORK – It’s been almost a century since Alfred Stieglitz scandalized polite society with nude photographs of his lover and soon-to-be-wife Georgia O’Keeffe.
Translation of Vasari’s history of Leonardo da Vinci to be published
NEW YORK – Ahead of the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death, The Life of Leonardo da Vinci, a long-awaited new translation of Giorgio Vasari’s compelling life story of one of history’s most extraordinary artists, will come out March 5.