The Rizzoli coffee table book "OBEY: Supply and Demand" by Shepard Fairey traces the American street art artist's career from his early years in art school to the creation of his famous Obama HOPE and CHANGE posters that brought him world fame.
Shepard Fairey's first comprehensive monograph brought back into print describes his early days in art school, his viral Andre the Giant has a Posse sticker campaign in the 1990s, the creation of his hugely successful clothing brand OBEY and his longtime role as an activist street artist.
"OBEY: Supply and Demand by American street artist Shepard Fairey is the definitive case study, art book and bible for everything Obey stands for." - MOKUMO.
About Shepard Fairey
Shepard Fairey is an American contemporary street artist, graphic designer, activist and illustrator who emerged from the skateboard scene. He earned a bachelor's degree in illustration from the Rhode Island School of Design in 1992. He is best known for his Barack Obama "Hope" poster, which he created in support of the 2008 presidential campaign. His work is included in the collections of several museums, including the Smithsonian in Washington D.C., the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Specifications
Title: OBEY: Supply and Demand
Publisher: Rizzoli
Size: 236 x 314 x 46 mm
Size: 448 pages
Weight: 2838 grams
Language: English
Material: Hardcover
ISBN: 9780847861729
