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Usually ships in 1 business days | | | | | | "Lowbrow" it may be called, but high-profile best describes the cultural impact of this contemporary art movement. Found everywhere from wine labels and high-end bar accessories to major motion pictures (Teacher's Pet, the upcoming Pink Panther), the visibility of this dynamic work has rapidly increased in the last few years to worldwide recognition and acclaim. Weirdo Deluxe is the first significant manifesto of the genrea riotous blend of pop culture, street culture, pop art, and surrealismand includes profiles of and interviews with 23 leading artists and hundreds of outrageous examples of their work. Special features include an expansive timeline, and peeks at the artists' collections and influences. Weirdo Deluxe is at once a primer and lowbrow art sourcebook as well as a visual homage to pop culture. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Matt Dukes Jordan | | Paperback: | 192 pages | | Publisher: | Chronicle Books | | Publication Date: | March 03, 2005 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 081184241X | | Product Length: | 9.06 inches | | Product Width: | 9.02 inches | | Product Height: | 0.6 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.65 pounds | | Package Length: | 8.9 inches | | Package Width: | 8.8 inches | | Package Height: | 0.7 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.65 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 12 reviews |
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6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 From "Lowbrow Art" to "From Lowbrow to Nobrow" Dec 17, 2006
By Lam Kam Ying Mary
Together with Peter Swirski's 'From Lowbrow to Nobrow' this is one of my favourite books on popular art, aka lowbrow, pop, junk, genre, and so on.
Jordan's focus is very much on the visual aspec ts of lowbrow art, an orientation which is only enhanced by the graphic design of the covers and the book itself. I was quite familiar with many of the artists represented in his book, so I was a little less than completely enthused.
One of the chief drawbacks of this very engaging book is the palpable lack of a more historical/analytical framework in which to situate lowbrow art. Another thing I would have loved to see is, especially since Swirski usefully traces it, a detailed treatment of nobrow culture and nobrow art which appears to have been around longer than most critics and commentators would have us believe. All in all, I give Matt Jordan a well deserved four stars, reserving the top score for the book which is really a companion rather than competition to his, From Lowbrow to Nobrow.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 A thorough coverage of this genre Jun 09, 2005
By Midwest Book Review
'Lowbrow art' blends pop culture, street culture, pop art and surrealism with a strong focus on controversial sub-cultures from bikers to 60s sitcoms. It's about time that a thorough coverage of this genre is presented, and Painter and journalist Matt Dukes Jordan provides a spirited assessment of the high points of lowbrow in Weirdo Deluxe: The Wild World Of Pop Surrealism & Lowbrow Art. Full-page color reproductions of such art, from labels to paintings, present both art displays and commentary on the artists creating them.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
very cool off-beat artists Nov 09, 2010
By funkykarma
This book introduces you to art they call pop surrealism, I can't think of a better name for it, but in the book you are introduced to each artist and have wonderful pictures of several of their works. I collect art books and this is one of my favorites because this is not the kind of work you would find in a stuffy museum, maybe a funky gallery though.
6 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Definately don't pay full price, but still a nice book to have. Nov 15, 2005
By asylum_e
"a person with a long commute"
I liked that they included so many artists, and had some good interview questions asked.. in that way it seems a bit like a magazine more than an actual art criticism book. But I'd have to agree with one of the other comments about the quality not doing it justice. Many of the art pieces are rendered in a way that does makes the colors look dark and the detail gets lost. I guess it's considered cheap for an art book, but for me, it was an investment, I surely can't afford the art and I can barely afford to buy a $30 book, and I was so excited at the time I bought it. Just wanted to help make sure nobody gets disappointed like I did.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Not just a coffee table book, for the nightstand too! Jun 26, 2005
By Bird Girl
"LK in WA"
This is not Mr. Jordan's first book. He's a talented artist and writer with much knowledge about this subject. He does this book great justice for art fans with his wide coverage of artists. This book is much cooler than the 'other' one out there. It features more important artists and has more real information. It's also more affordable. I like how the cover of this book feels, you can read it in bed without a hard cover poking you in the stomach. This book will be appreciated by one wanting an introduction and discovering low brow art to the experienced art aficionado. Bravo, Matt!
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