Todd Schorr — Designed for Extinction

Todd Schorr: Designed for Extinction
Opening reception: June 26, 4-7pm
Book-signing for Schorr’s latest monograph American Surreal hosted by Last Gasp.

Designed for Extinction is a solo exhibition featuring the paintings of Los Angeles-based artist Todd Schorr, a leading figure in the world of “pop surrealism” and “lowbrow.” Schorr is undeniably inspired by Renaissance masters such as Hieronymus Bosch, Pieter Bruegel, and Salvador Dali, as well as the early animated cartoons of Walt Disney and Max Fleischer, underground comics best exemplified by Zap, and classic films from the 1930s such as King Kong and Frankenstein. His highly polished, fantastic paintings are intricate narratives about evolution and the plight of man

Music by GLUE ONE, food by Rasta Tacos, and limited edition Todd Schorr designed T-shirt provided by Hurley.

Otis College of Art and Design
9045 Lincoln Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045

Show runs June 26 – September 11, 2010

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Juxtapoz Photo Shoot

Randy Dodson, photographer extraordinaire for Juxtapoz was in our office yesterday to do a photo shoot with Ron for an upcoming issue of the magazine. The 40th anniversary of Last Gasp is coming up (April 1, 2010) and we wanted this photo to capture 40 years of publishing. We piled up a bunch of titles, but there was no way we could get them all in the frame. It’s really only a representative sampling.

During the shoot:

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The finished results:

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Some other shots Randy took in the gallery:

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Drop Test

AT LAST GASP WE LOVE BOOKS TOO!

Books are art objects, and whether you are a retailer, gallerist, or simply a collector with a personal library, they should arrive at your door in pristine condition. We pack every order using superior materials and methods perfected through 40 years of experience.

REMEMBER THE EGG-DROP TEST?

Design a package that can protect a raw egg when dropped from the classroom window. The winning formula has two key components: a rigid exterior, and good packing to cushion the blow and keep the egg away from the side walls.

WE USE THE SUPERIOR EGG-DROP FORMULA!

A sturdy double-walled cardboard box protects the outside, while crumpled recyclable paper protects the corners and holds books firmly in place. We double-box all international orders. We protect smaller orders in bubble-mailers surrounded by a cardboard box. Nearly 40 years of shipping experience is behind every order, and our packing is among the best in the industry. Don’t let these fine books arrive at your door in anything less than pristine condition!

The Art of Hergé

A nice Christmas treat from the New York Times & Los Angeles Times: kind words about our series The Art of Hergé.

“…devoted not just to the cartoons but also to Hergé’s impressive, sometimes glorious work as an illustrator and graphic designer.”
Bruce Handy, the New York Times
on the Last Gasp series The Art of Hergé

“gorgeous”
Jennifer Schuessler, the New York Times Papercuts blog
on the Last Gasp series The Art of Hergé

“…Philippe Goodin’s handsome three-volume survey…”
Charles Solomon, the Los Angeles Times

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The Art of Hergé
Volume 1: 1907-1937
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The Art of Hergé
Volume 2: 1937-1949
978-0-86719-724-2

Liz McGrath New Show

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Elizabeth McGrath says:

Hello,

I am pleased to announce the opening of my new show “American Animals” this Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Billy Shire Fine Arts (5790 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; phone: 323-297-0600).
The opening reception will be from 7 – 10pm. The show runs from November 14 – December 5

Visit the BSFA web site for more details

I look forward to seeing you there!

-Liz

Last Gasp Holiday Catalog is here!

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Our Holiday catalog is being printed and will be mailed out in the next couple of weeks.
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In the mean time, you can download a pdf of it here.

Ordering information for Mail-Order customers is here.

Ordering information for Wholesale customers (i.e. stores) is here.

Here’s a sampling of some of the pages:
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Cover artwork by the masterful Todd Schorr. You can see a preview of his newest book here.