The Art of Peter Max
Publish date: October 1, 2002 ISBN:0810932709
Booklist review: Peter Max created a delirium of gorgeously imaginative and technically innovative posters and album covers during the sixties that perfectly capture the liberating power of rock and roll in brilliant colors, kaleidoscopic patterns-within-patterns, and bold, art deco-inspired graphics. But as instantly recognizable as Max’s work is, his life story is not well known, and what a tale it is. Brilliantly hued reproductions of his prismatic and enchanting work are accompanied by equally energized and enlightening commentary. His euphoric work, cogently analyzed by Riley, was everywhere; he appeared on the cover of Life magazine and The Tonight Show, and then he left it all behind to paint in splendid isolation for a decade. — Donna Seaman
Fondue review: Peter Max has been an inspiration to me for a long time now. And the reason he’s listed here is because I got to meet him last month! I never thought in my lifetime I would get to meet Peter Max. He was at the Russell gallery down in Austin. My kids got to meet him as well, however I don’t think they fully get it yet. He not only signed our book, but drew in it as well. So now if the house is on fire, obviously getting the kids out first, the Peter Max book is on the top 3 list of things to grab.
