“Whether they realize it or not, most rock fans of the past 20-odd years, especially indie rock fans, already know the work of artist Steve Keene.” – Variety Keene is one of the most successful artists in the world.” – New York Times

“This guy must be the most prolific artist of all time.” – artist Shepard Fairey You can check out some of his paintings below and buy the book at Hat & Beard. High-quality photos of Keene’s work are juxtaposed with essays and quotes about his art from an impressive list of “talking heads” like Chan Marshall of Cat Power, Will Oldham, and members of the band Superchunk. If you’ve ever wished coffee table books felt more like rock documentaries, you’ll love The Steve Keene Art Book. Keene is also famous for his rebelliously unpretentious, cost-accessible approach to fine art, and he’s sold hundreds of thousands of paintings at unbelievably low, low prices, like $5-10. This expansive, LP-sized tome provides a retrospective look at the career of the fine artist behind iconic images like the cover art for Pavement’s Wowee Zowee. If beloved indie bands like The Silver Jews or The Apples in Stereo are mainstays in the soundtrack of your life, don’t miss The Steve Keene Art Book, which comes out today via Hat & Beard and Tractor Beam.

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