Over the past 40 years, Jim Phillips has had a profound impact on surf, skate, and rock culture. His artwork has inspired generations of artists, musicians, and athletes, and his influence can be seen in everything from contemporary street art to professional skateboarding. This book, , celebrates Phillips' remarkable career, featuring a vast collection of his artwork, interviews, and essays that provide a unique insight into his creative process.
The book is a visual feast, compiling hundreds of full-color illustrations. It traces the evolution of West Coast counter-culture aesthetics through the lens of Phillips' distinct style—characterized by hyper-detailed, surreal, often grotesque, and humorous imagery. Over the past 40 years, Jim Phillips has
The book is structured around the three pillars of Phillips’ career, chronicling a specific evolution of American cool. The book is a visual feast, compiling hundreds