Bøger af DB Burkeman

STICKERS 2 is the new bible of the adhesive art form--a visual history of fine art and street art in one of its most elemental, accessible, provocative, and ubiquitous forms. -with 16 pages of collectible stickersThrough over 3000 images of stickers, the book illustrates the timeline of this pastime, from counterculture to politics, it's chapters include - Music: Punk Rock to Electronic music, Skateboarding, Streetwear, Graffiti, Fine Art, Political Activism, however Volume 2 goes even further than its predecessor, with chapters on the origins of Surf culture and the BMX bike world.Organized by categories and themes, the book includes works by such diverse artists as Tom Sachs, Jenny Holzer, BANKSY, Neckface, Marilyn Minter, ESPO and Barry McGee; to amateurs who 'tag' the streets anonymously.With texts from writers from many celebrated walks of life--including Jeffery Deitch, INVADER, C.R.Stecyk, Mark Mothersbaugh, Paul Gorman and Stikman, among many others--Stickers 2 reveals not only the cutting edge of sticker art but also the personal relationships that fine artists, street artists and pedestrians alike share with the medium. The book is beautifully designed by Felice Kolfler.The is volume boasts an unparalleled collection of 125 removable stickers bound into its back pages. These sheets are by group of artists that is truly extraordinary. The list includes -Jenny Holzer, Barry McGee, INVADER, Marylin Minter, Erik Parker, SWOON, FUTURA, Robert Lazzarini, Kenzo Minami, Kostas Seremetis, Kristen Liu-Wong, Anthony Lister, Ron English, Ryan McGuinnes, BAST, D*Face, Shepard Fairey, FAILE, Skullphone, Tara McPherson, Peter Schuyff, Swoon, & James Hyde + more."Essential cultural history" - Jeffrey Deitch "A must-have for the discriminating sticker collector" - Ed Templeton"Every sticker is a memory for someone!" - Maya Hayuk

"The sticker may be the most efficient art medium ever invented." - Jeffrey DeitchThe name says it all! Considered the authority on the history and culture of adhesive art (known as stickers) DB Burkeman wanted to offer people whatthey really want, which is amazing stickers themselves. There has never been anything like this peel-out sticker book with the list that includes someof the most iconic names in contemporary art.Includes stickers from Allan McCollum, Andy Warhol, Ann Craven, Anthony Coleman, Baraulio Amado, Chapman Brothers, Daniel Johnston, David Jien,DAZE, Devin Troy Strother, Donald Sultan, Elmgreen & Dragset, Erik Foss, Fred Tomaselli, Hank Willis Thomas, Jackson Pollock and many more.

The Sm;)e Book is for anyone who appreciates the most iconic image of joy - the smileyFor those who love cheeky culture jamming and logo flippingShowcases works by fine artists and graphic designs by bringing together an extraordinary collection of art in the form of the smileyThe two creators of this book come from very different worlds and backgrounds, but found a common bond though their love of art & designBoth the author and designer of this book have deeply rooted cultural backgrounds in DJing, subcultural production, and visual art where the smiley has held personal significance10% of the proceeds from the book’s sales will go directly to the charity Skateistan to empower at-risk children through skateboarding and education

Due to the success of The Sm;)e Book and demand for more, authors db Burkeman and Rich Browd invite you to celebrate the smiley face's 60 year impact on art, music, pop and counter culture with the second book in the series, Sm;)e again... In the history of graphic design, there is no other symbol that has ever held such a duality-used simultaneously as both a positive mainstream driver and a counterculture subverter of that very mainstream. Sm;)e again... showcases an even more impressive collection of the world's most potent visual communicators! Introduction from the legendary Norman Cook, aka Fatboy Slim. Artists featured:Aurel SchmidtBANKSYBarry McGeeChapman BrothersChris JohansonDestroy All MonstersDavid ShrigleyErik Foss Fred TomaselliGerhard RichterJames JoyceJim JarmuschJosh ReamesKenny ScharfLucas PriceMarilyn MinterMaurizio Cattelan/Pierpaolo FerrariMisaki KawaiNate LowmanRichard PhillipsVelvet UndergroundRob PruittScout ZabinskiStephen PowersStuart StempleTalking HeadsWendy WhiteUgo RondinoneUFO

Before db the DJ became DJ DB, he was attempting to launch himself as a photographer. These never before been published photographs capture the punk rock spirit of London in the late 70s. Some notable appearances include Sid Vicious and Nancy Spungen leaving court, the Sex Pistols final show in the UK, the Ramones in intimate New York clubs, and Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart pre-Eurythmics. Author db Burkeman is based in Brooklyn, New York and is an avid collector of all things punk rock.