This retrospective brings insight into hundreds of stunning rock posters by Jim Phillips made over 40 years, from 1965 to 2005, and counting. Phillips tells his life story and how the posters record an evolution of Rock Age music. Containing iconic images that advertise concerts featuring both emerging and established musicians, this collection will delight and astound you. Jims original, ground-breaking computer painted posters, along with his old-world style techniques are a real wonder sure to bring a smile. A bonus section presents Phillips son Jimbos rock posters. Rock musicians, fans, and hip audiences today all will pour over the fabulous images and lettering that set this work apart.

"This collection of graphic art covers 40 years of Jim Phillips' free-lance and fine art, and contains hundreds of samples of posters, ads, logos, labels, cartoons, and other art forms that have entertained many and provided cultural identity for others. The story weaves history and insight into Jim's images, revealing the life and works of this California artist. ..."--Back cover.

"Swag, " a survey of the best rock posters of the 1990s, presents the best in "hip" graphic design as well as a look at what's going on in music under the corporate radar. 250 illustrations.

From vintage surf art to the latest designs, this collection is filled with brilliant color, energy, and vibe. It features the top 30 artists working on the surf graphic scene, each with a detailed biography.

The lovely ladies and lads of Street Fighter take a break from fist fights and tournaments to hit up the world's hottest beaches, pools, volleyball courts, and more! Everyone from Chun-Li to Poison to Guile shows off their favorite swimwear, plus guest appearances from the cast of Darkstalkers, Rival Schools, and Final Fight! This beautiful hardcover tome gathers four years of UDON's Street Fighter Swimsuit and Pin-up specials in an over-sized art book format, including rare covers and never-before-seen rough concepts.

In Swag 2, noted designers Drate and Salavetz have collected a fascinating assortment of images created by 50 of the most important poster artists working today--from 1960s pioneers such as Jim Phillips to gifted painters to graphic design studios as diverse as Patent Pending Industries and Asterik Studio.