Cultural Writing. Art. Popular Culture. A collection of groundbreaking poster art that moves fluidly from the halls of rock clubs to the walls of galleries. This collection showcases a decade of work by underground art's most talented practitioner. Framed by essays from luminaries in the music and design worlds--including Steve Albini, Art Chantry, and David Carson--this book offers a unique look into Ryan's unusual approach to poster art.

Author City: SKOKIE, IL USA

Jay Ryan has been making screen-printed concert posters in Chicago since 1995. Known for his hand-drawn type, humorous animal subjects, and muted color selections, he has worked for thousands of rock bands, as well as clients like Patagonia clothing, Converse shoes, Burton Snowboards, and the BBC. His first book, 100 POSTERS, 134 SQUIRRELS, published in 2005 on the Punk Planet imprint of Akashic Books, is now in its third printing. When he's not playing bass in his band Dianogah, Jay lectures students and shows his prints at universities and galleries across the U.S. and Europe.

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