This first major book on John Altoon, a legendary figure of the Los Angeles art scene in the 1960s, examines the artist's work not only in the context of his peers but also considers his resonance for later generations of artists. Dynamic and often erotically charged, the drawings and paintings are intimately connected--Altoon's exuberant canvases both respond to and inform the primal energy of his works on paper. This book includes photographs of many previously undocumented works as well as a historical and contextual ...
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This first major book on John Altoon, a legendary figure of the Los Angeles art scene in the 1960s, examines the artist's work not only in the context of his peers but also considers his resonance for later generations of artists. Dynamic and often erotically charged, the drawings and paintings are intimately connected--Altoon's exuberant canvases both respond to and inform the primal energy of his works on paper. This book includes photographs of many previously undocumented works as well as a historical and contextual essay, a distinctive text by artist Paul McCarthy, and brief statements by Monica Majoli, Monique Prieto, Laura Owens, and Barbara T. Smith.
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Fair. This is a USED book, it is subject to external and interior wear including, underlining, highlighting, annotations, water damage, minor scuffs and tears. This is a donated book accepted as is. Stickers and sticker residue on the cover should be expected, as well as spine wear from use. There are NO codes or disc(s) included. All items ship Monday-Friday within 2-3 business days. Thank you for supporting Goodwill of OC.
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Fine. Published in conjuction with the exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. 134 pages. Illustrated throughout in color and black and white. Fine copy, issued without a dust jacket. All books shipped in boxes.
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New. 3791353543. *** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request ***-*** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT-Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened---with a bonus offer--
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Near Fine Plus. No Jacket, as Issued. Exhibition Catalogue. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. Hardcover, illustrated boards., small red dot to top edge, near headband. no other flaws or wear. clean. no other markings. no bumps, tears. tight binding.; 135pp., illustrated throughout in color with a few b/w period photos. texts from paul mccarthy, monica majoli, laura owens, monique prieto, barbara t. smith, and curator, carol eliel. catalogue. reference material.
