Poster Child: The Psychedelic Art & Technicolor Life of David Edward Byrd

David Edward Byrd is a pioneering graphic artist who created iconic visual styles for rock n roll legends such as Jimi Hendrix, the Who, Lou Reed, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Ravi Shankar, Traffic, Van Halen, the Grateful Dead, and KISS. He is considered one of the foremost graphic artists of 20th-century pop culture, but has never achieved widespread name recognition. Poster Child shares his artwork with incredible accompanying anecdotes about his encounters with rock n roll legends.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 23 November 2023
Publisher: Cameron & Company Inc

Graphic artist David Edward Byrd revolutionized the iconic visual aesthetics associated with rock 'n' roll during the late 1960s. Working with a diverse range of artists, including Jimi Hendrix, The Who, Lou Reed, Janis Joplin, Jefferson Airplane, Ravi Shankar, Traffic, Van Halen, the Grateful Dead, and KISS, Byrd crafted stunning poster, concert, and album art that left an indelible mark on the genre. His 1968 poster for the Jimi Hendrix Experience, in particular, was ranked eighth in Billboard's Top 25 Rock Posters.

Byrd's artistic contributions extended beyond rock 'n' roll, as he also created iconic imagery for numerous Broadway shows, including Follies, Godspell, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Little Shop of Horrors. Despite his immense talent and influence, Byrd has remained relatively unknown to the general public. Poster Child is a captivating retrospective that showcases Byrd's artwork alongside captivating anecdotes about his interactions with rock 'n' roll legends. This book appeals to music enthusiasts and cultural aficionados alike, offering a visual feast and engaging storytelling that will captivate readers.

Weight: 1574g
Dimension: 278 x 317 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781949480405