The Art of Mondo
By (Author) Brad Bird
Introduction by Tim League
By (author) Mondo
Insight Editions
Insight Editions
1st September 2017
United States
General
Non Fiction
Films, cinema
Popular culture
History of art
Design, Industrial and commercial arts, illustration
Hardback
356
Width 235mm, Height 279mm, Spine 38mm
2631g
Experience the incredible pop culture art of Mondo, beloved by fans and iconic filmmakers alike.
Based in Austin, Texas, Mondo is an art gallery and online store devoted to the love of film, art, music, and collectibles. Over the years, the company has received global recognition for its incredible art posters that bring to life classic films, television shows, and comics in a refreshing and utterly striking new way, offering a unique perspective on everything from Star Wars to Robocop, Back to the Future, Jurassic Park, Game of Thrones, Godzilla, Kill Bill, and many, many more. For the first time, The Art of Mondo brings together this highly sought-after art in one deluxe volume that showcases the incredible ingenuity of the studios diverse stable of artists whose vastly different styles are united by one guiding principle: limitless passion for their subject matter.
Adored by the creative talents to whom Mondos art pays tributeincluding Paul Thomas Anderson, Guillermo del Toro, Zack Snyder, Quentin Tarantino, and Edgar Wright, to name but a fewthis richly imaginative work is fueled by a love of pop culture that fans recognize and identify with, giving Mondos output a rare and valuable synergy with its audience. While these posters are normally produced in a limited quantity and sell out in minutes, The Art of Mondo allows fans to explore the studios remarkable back catalog, including Olly Mosss iconic Star Wars trilogy work, Laurent Durieuxs brilliantly subtle Jaws poster, and Tyler Stouts evocative Guardians of the Galaxy art. Other key Mondo artists such as Jock, Martin Ansin, and Aaron Horkey will also feature. Definitive, visually stunning, and filled with art that celebrates some of the biggest and best-loved properties in pop culture, The Art of Mondo is the ultimate book for cult art fans everywhere.
For the first time,The Art of Mondobrings together this highly sought-after art in one deluxe volume that showcases the incredible ingenuity of the studios diverse stable of artists whose vastly different styles are united by one guiding principle: limitless passion for their subject matter. * City Book Review *
If there is a must own on this list, it is probablyThe Art of Mondo. Its a stupendous collection * The Film Stage *
If there is a must own on this list, it is probablyThe Art of Mondo. Its a stupendous collection * The Film Stage *
Mondo is an art gallery and online store devoted to a passionate love of film, art, music, and collectibles. The company has received global recognition for bringing art back to movie poster design and has emerged as one of the leading curators of classic and contemporary film soundtracks on vinyl.