Synopses & Reviews
A greatest-hits collection of the last decade of Jay Ryan's compelling posters, 100 Posters, 134 Squirrels showcases one of underground poster art's most prolific and talented practitioners. Framed by essays from luminaries in the music, design, and poster worlds including Steve Albini, Art Chantry, Greg Kot, and Debra Parr as well as an interview with Ryan himself, this book offers a unique look into Ryan's unusual approach to poster art.
Synopsis
A groundbreaking collection of art moving from the halls of rock clubs to the walls of galleries.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Jay Ryan was born in St. Louis in 1972, and has lived within 150 miles of Chicago since 1974. He has spent a great deal of time doing a number of different things, but isn't remarkably good at any of them. Jay plays bass guitar in a rock band called Dianogah, which has played shows in Chile, Iceland, Sicily, and Baltimore. Jay lives in Chicago with his wife, Diana Sudyka, as well as Seth the greyhound and two charismatic cats.